A decaying knight statue, its armor consumed by real-life mushrooms, has materialized in London—a chilling testament to the Dreamscourge plaguing the world of Avowed. This striking installation, courtesy of Xbox, serves as both art and ominous warning, immersing onlookers in the game's grim reality. Accompanying posters advertising Avowed for Xbox Series X|S transform the ordinary street into a gateway to the game's world.

Xbox has released a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, documenting the creation of this unique promotional piece.

Meanwhile, Avowed has garnered significant praise on Steam. A remarkable 81% of Deluxe Edition players offered positive recommendations before launch, generating considerable anticipation for today's Standard Edition release.

Gaming veteran Jason Schreier shared his enthusiasm, highlighting Avowed's world design, narrative, and combat, but particularly 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."

Schreier also observed a divergence between critical and player reception, drawing parallels 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."

Fallout: New Vegas, initially scoring 83 on Metacritic, later achieved legendary status. Could Avowed be destined for a similar rise to RPG greatness?