A Knight of Decay: Xbox Brings Avowed’s Plague to London

A decaying knight statue, its armor consumed by real-life mushrooms, has materialized in London—a chilling testament to the Dreamscourge plaguing the world of Avowed. This striking installation, crafted by Xbox, serves as both art and ominous warning, plunging onlookers into the game's grim reality. Accompanying posters advertising Avowed for Xbox Series X|S transform a typical London street into a gateway to the game's world.

Xbox has released a YouTube video documenting the creation of this unsettling display, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at this unique promotional effort.

Meanwhile, Avowed has garnered significant praise on Steam, boasting an 81% positive rating from Deluxe Edition players before launch. This overwhelmingly positive reception sets a high bar as the Standard Edition releases today.

Gaming journalist Jason Schreier expressed his enthusiasm for Avowed, highlighting its world design, narrative, and combat—but particularly its exploration:

"Avowed has me hooked. Obsidian’s storytelling and combat were expectedly strong, but it’s the world’s design that stands out. Every pathway leads somewhere, every rooftop is accessible, and there’s always a hidden detail waiting to be found. Even after 40 hours, I keep coming back."

Schreier also observed a disparity between critical reception and player response, drawing parallels to Fallout: New Vegas:

"Some of the reviews surprise me. It’s the same situation as Fallout: New Vegas—critics were split, but players turned it into a legend. Avowed could follow a similar trajectory."

Fallout: New Vegas, initially scoring 83 on Metacritic, later achieved legendary status. Could Avowed be destined for a similar rise to RPG greatness?