Obsidian Entertainment's 2022 Releases May Bode Well For Avowed
It's no surprise that, out of all the RPGs it has in development, Microsoft chose Starfield to lead its recent Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. Bethesda's name is in the title, after all, so it only makes sense to give Starfield top billing. It also helps that the likes of Fable and Avowed don't have clear release dates, unlike Starfield, which has a healthy early 2023 release window in its sights. Nevertheless, it would've been nice to see Avowed at the showcase, even though Obsidian Entertainment had plenty to discuss during the show. Avowed has eluded fans ever since it was announced, and updates are long overdue.
However, although Avowed itself didn't appear at the showcase, Obsidian's involvement may generally be good news for the fantasy RPG. Because Obsidian Entertainment confirmed that it will fully release two of its games by the end of this year, it seems likely that Avowed truly is drawing nearer. The studio has had a lot on its plate lately, but if two significant projects are essentially complete, then Obsidian is probably ready to start devoting more resources to Avowed. The Pillars of Eternity successor may have smoother sailing ahead of it once Obsidian's 2022 games are out of the way.
Why Avowed Wasn't at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase
During the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, Obsidian Entertainment confirmed that Grounded will properly release in 2022. Technically the game has been playable through early access since 2020, but the new release date suggests that Obsidian is happy with the game's state and ready to wrap up its core development. The studio definitely has a lot to be proud of; Grounded's various updates have added lots of new content to the backyard and made the game a more
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