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Avowed: Obsidian’s Beautiful Triumph with Unreal Engine 5

Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is a gorgeous, open-ended RPG that leverages Unreal Engine 5’s latest features. It showcases the engine’s best, while avoiding its pitfalls.

A Visual Masterpiece

Avowed’s Living Lands are beautiful and interesting to explore, offering moderately sized chunks with plenty of atmosphere. The aesthetic feels like a blend of Elder Scrolls and Chrono Cross, with bold colors and towering structures.

Key Unreal Engine 5 Features

Performance and Polish

Obsidian’s RPG is surprisingly well-tuned. Animation, camera movement, NPC behavior, and battles all feel remarkably polished.

Console and PC Options

Minor Imperfections

Character rendering, could be improved, with some models appearing less detailed. Occasional stutter and crashes,