Xbox Unveils Avowed's Plague in London

A towering statue of a decayed knight, his armor corroded and adorned with eerie, real-life mushrooms, has appeared in London—a haunting reminder of the disease ravaging the world of Avowed. This installation, crafted by Xbox, serves as both an art piece and a chilling warning, drawing passersby into the grim reality of the game's Dreamscourge infection. Nearby, posters promoting the game on Xbox Series X|S complete the scene, transforming an ordinary street into a portal to Avowed’s world.

To capture the process behind this ominous installation, Xbox has also shared an official video on YouTube, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this unique promotional piece.

Meanwhile, the game has been met with a wave of praise from Steam users—81% of Deluxe Edition players recommended it before launch, setting high expectations as the Standard Edition debuts today.

Gaming industry veteran Jason Schreier weighed in on Avowed, expressing his enthusiasm for its world design, storytelling, and combat—but most of all, 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."

However, Schreier also noted a divide between critics and players, evoking comparisons 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."

While Fallout: New Vegas initially scored 83 on Metacritic, it later became an undisputed classic. Could Avowed be walking the same path toward RPG greatness?