Mind-Blowing Plot Twist: Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 Shock Fans with a Jaw-Dropping Bait-and-Switch
Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2: Were gamers misled about the size of these RPGs? Exploring the rumors surrounding Avowed's scale and the implications of The Outer Worlds 2's lengthy development
Obsidian Entertainment is currently working on two major projects: Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2. Both games are RPGs and appear to be intentional responses to popular Bethesda titles. However, there seems to have been a change with Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2.
Rumors in 2020 suggested that Avowed would be even larger than Skyrim. For a while, Obsidian remained relatively quiet about this claim. Recent updates on the game, however, have disproven this speculation. In fact, it's possible that The Outer Worlds 2 may end up being Obsidian's biggest game based on its development progress.
The Rumors of Avowed's Size and How Big It Will Be
Avowed was announced in 2020, marking one of Obsidian's major projects following its merger with Microsoft. It is their first fantasy game in the AAA video game space, drawing comparisons to The Elder Scrolls series with its first-person fantasy elements. However, fans may have been mistaken or misled about the supposed size of Avowed.
During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, more details about the upcoming fantasy RPG were revealed. The developer shared insight into the game's scope, mentioning that while they initially aimed to create their own version of an Elder Scrolls game, the actual size of the world will be closer to The Outer Worlds rather than Skyrim. While this may disappoint some, it also paves the way for future games that could be even larger and more impressive.
The Lengthy Development Of The Outer Worlds 2 and What It May Mean
Announced in 2021, The Outer Worlds 2 unveiled a remarkably self-aware first trailer. While details about the game remain scarce, Obsidian has confirmed that it will be set in a different solar system and will feature a fresh cast of heroes. However, there are hints that the game could exceed expectations in terms of scale. This is evidenced by its seemingly prolonged development time. Interestingly, a report indicated that The Outer Worlds 2 has been in development since 2019, with a projected release date between 2023 and 2024. However, it was conspicuously absent from the Xbox Games Showcase, leading to doubts about this timeline. Additionally, the upcoming release of Avowed in 2024 suggests that Obsidian may opt for a strategic spacing between its major titles.
A 2025 release for The Outer Worlds 2 is quite possible, although it could potentially be delayed until 2026. This suggests that the game may undergo a lengthy six-year development period before its release, surpassing the average duration for a sequel. Such a prolonged development cycle hints at the possibility that the game could be much larger in scale than anticipated.
The comparative size of The Outer Worlds 2 in relation to Avowed is uncertain. While it is conceivable that the former game is taking additional time to create a more expansive world, it is equally plausible that the developer is currently focusing all of its efforts and resources on Avowed. Production on The Outer Worlds 2 might not have even commenced and may only intensify once the development of the upcoming fantasy game nears completion. Only time will reveal the ultimate scope of both these games.
Avowed will release in 2024 for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
