Summary
- PC Game Pass and XGP Ultimate added Avowed on February 18.
- Avowed is the first RPG from award-winning developer Obsidian Entertainment in over half a decade.
- Avowed’s early reviews are largely positive, with the game receiving widespread praise for its satisfying combat and choice-driven quest design, among other qualities.
The game “Avowed” has been included in the expanding collection of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This marks the fourth new title added to Microsoft’s subscription service in February 2025, and it is also the 17th addition to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate since the start of the year.
The newly released game, titled “Avowed,” hails from the skilled team at Obsidian Entertainment, a studio renowned for creating highly praised role-playing games such as “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2,” “Neverwinter Nights 2,” “Fallout: New Vegas,” and “South Park: The Stick of Truth.” Notably, this is their first RPG production since “The Outer Worlds,” which hit the shelves at the end of 2019.
After more than five years in development, “Avowed” was launched on February 18 at 10am Pacific Time / 1pm Eastern Time / 7pm Central European Time. Like other titles from companies owned by Microsoft, this fantasy RPG is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from the first day of release. Some Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have been playing “Avowed” since February 13 by utilizing their subscription in combination with the game’s Premium Upgrade Addon, which retails for $22.49 after a 10% discount applied automatically by Microsoft to subscribers.
Avowed’s Early Reviews Are Promising
At the moment, “Avowed” is receiving a “Strong” rating on OpenCritic based on an average score of 82 and a 84% recommendation rate among reviewers. The game enjoys positive reviews from early adopters on Steam, with a 4-star user rating on the Xbox Store to boot. Critics have commended “Avowed” for its engaging combat, clever dialogue, and intriguing quests that involve significant choices. However, some criticism has been directed towards the game’s relatively limited skill trees and repetitive exploration aspects.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games
| Game | Date Added | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avowed | Feb 18 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| EA Sports F1 24 | Feb 20 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | |
| Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader | Feb 20 | Ultimate, PC, Standard | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | Feb 25 | Ultimate, PC, Standard | Cloud, Console, PC | |
| Atomfall | Mar 27 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| South of Midnight | Apr 8 | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Commandos: Origins | Apr 9 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Apr 24 | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| DOOM: The Dark Ages | May 15 | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
When Will Avowed Reach Xbox Game Pass Standard?
The basic version of Xbox Game Pass doesn’t provide immediate access to newly released games, so for now, “Avowed” is only accessible through PC Game Pass and the premium edition of the service. Microsoft usually adds new games to the standard version of Xbox Game Pass around six months after they debut on higher-tier versions, suggesting that “Avowed” could become available in the standard library by the end of 2025, potentially as early as August.
The game titled “Avowed” is the fourth and concluding title from the initial wave of Xbox Game Pass releases in February 2025. It can be played on the Xbox Series X/S, PC, or streamed via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The offline versions of this fantasy RPG occupy around 71GB to 75GB of storage space, depending on the platform. Initial assessments indicate that completing “Avowed” takes approximately 20 hours. Although this is shorter compared to contemporary RPGs, its decision-based quest structure provides it with above-average potential for replay.
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2025-02-18 21:03