Gamers have been reminded of an important accessibility feature of Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowed: the ability to switch between first and third-person modes. The dual perspective modes will cater to a wide range of player preferences, and a new promotional image has shared a snippet of the upcoming RPG’s third-person mode.
The highly anticipated feature has been met with wide acclaim by gamers who prefer a third-person perspective after the image was shared through a Reddit thread on the Xbox subreddit.This means that gamers will be able to explore the expansive world of Eora, making its return fromObsidian’sPillars of Eternityseries, in their desired perspective.The feature has been compared to theElder Scrollsgames' flexible viewpoints, although the developers have confirmed thatAvowedwas always designed to be fully playable in either first or third person. Fans have praised this inu/Sorakos' poston Reddit.
Avowed Will Feature Both First-Person & Third-Person Perspectives
Gamers With Motion Sickness Have Rejoiced
Akin to the feature in Bethesda titleslikeThe Elder ScrollsandFallout,Avowedwill allow the player to change their perspective whenever they desire, as the game is fully playable in either first person or third person. However, as noted in many tests done by reviewers such asPC Gamer, the perspective switch can’t be done with the click of a button. In games like Obsidian’sFallout: New Vegas, the change of perspective can be done instantly within the game,whereasAvowedallows the player to change their viewpoint within the accessibility menu when paused.
This suggests that the perspective switch inAvowedshould be committed by the player, rather than switching between modes depending onwhich weaponry is used,for example. However,the early hands-on experience of the feature has been highlighted as a benefit, especially for gamers who suffer from severe motion sickness in first-person.Fans have praised Obsidian for the feature inAvowedon the Reddit post, with commenter0xfleventy5stating that “3rd person is the way to go,” and another userJaehaerysIVTargnoting that “It should always be an option” in RPG games, to truly immerse oneself.
Our Take: Avowed Is Coming Soon And Looks Absolutely Stunning
Avowed Could Be One Of 2025’s Best Games Yet
The addition of a perspective switch only highlightsAvowed’santicipation as a landmark title for 2025, asthe RPG has been considered asanElder Scrolls-like gamewhich will leave gamers content when waiting for any news on Bethesda’sElder Scrolls VI.The game’s promise of breathtaking visuals anda meticulously crafted worldis apparent, as Obsidian has consistently delivered on their RPG titles likeFallout: New VegasandThe Outer Worldsin the past.
Avowed’s Character Creation Is Already Better Than Baldur’s Gate 3’s, At Least For A Certain Audience
Avowed has recently shown off a character creator that can be used to make truly awful characters, a beloved feature absent from Baldur’s Gate 3.
Avowedwilldebut on Xbox Game Passon February 18 on Xbox Series X/S and PC, which is set to be one of the biggest day-one releases in recent Game Pass history, along withCall of Duty:Black Ops 6andIndiana Jones and the Great Circle.The game’s promise of “Incredible Freedom” will be sure to entertain any fantasy RPG fan with its narrative and dynamic combat system, regardless of whether that is achieved in the first or third person, thanks toAvowed’sexcellent accessibility options.
Sources:YouTube - Xbox,Reddit - r/xbox,PC Gamer
