Summary
AvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2are both upcoming titles from Obsidian Entertainment, and they occupy different corners of the action RPG genre. Both games have generated their fair share of hype, withAvowedin particular getting a gameplay trailer recently. Fans of the genre have good reason to keep an eye on these games' development, especially considering the company that is in charge of them. What’s especially interesting is that, despite both games sharing a genre and developer, the amount of differences between them to date are surprising, many of which can be pointed out even this early.
Even thoughFallout New Vegasstill hasn’t gotten a sequel, Obsidian Entertainment has a long and respectable history in the industry. The company’s main focus is RPGs, coming out with several notable titles since its inception in 2003. Among Obsidian’s library, some games that fans may be familiar with include:
With two new games in the pipeline, Obsidian has lofty expectations to aim for. Given its track record, fans have good reason to expect something impressive from Obsidian’s new offerings.
Obsidian’s Next Two RPGs Are Decidedly Different in Several Ways
Avowed, Despite its Connections, Is a New Offering From Obsidian
As seen from the fact thatAvowedhas been compared toSkyrim, it’s a new fantasy RPG offering from Obsidian. Despite sharing a universe with Obsidian’s other fantasy seriesPillars of Eternity,Avowedis a new IP that is meant to stand on its own. While players of olderPillars of Eternitytitles may have some expectations, the shared setting and genre are the only real connections.Avowed’s first impression came in the form of its gameplay trailers, giving fans a taste of what to expect. Its release in 2024 will be its chance to appeal to players and earn a fanbase of its own.
The Outer Worlds 2 Has a Legacy to Live Up To
In a return to the sci-fi RPG genre, fans should alreadyexpect plenty fromThe Outer Worlds 2. The first game established its universe quite well, featuring a galaxy completely run by corporate interests. Even with the sequel changing setting, fans of the first game should already have an idea of what to expect from the gameplay, that being aFallout-styled spacefaring adventure. However,Outer Worlds 2still has no release date, and little has been shown of development aside from the game’s confirmation.The Outer Worlds 2will carry the weight of its predecessor’s name, so even this early, the pressure on it is immense.
Obsidian’s Upcoming RPGs Couldn’t Be Under More Different Circumstances
The case ofAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2as they currently stand is rather ironic. While there is a chance forAvowedto reboot one of Obsidian’s franchises, the IP itself is entirely new, albeit with a good amount of gameplay footage available. Meanwhile,The Outer Worlds 2has the opposite issue, with no gameplay footage, but a well-known IP. WithAvowedseeking to establish itself whileThe Outer Worlds 2has to live up to the original, both have a notable challenge ahead of them, and their completely opposite settings only underscore the differences between the two.
Obsidian has a lot on its plate in the near future betweenAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2. For the time being, most of the spotlight will likely go toAvowed’s 2024 release window, but it andThe Outer Worlds 2are on two opposite sides of the same coin. Both are in development by the same developer at the same time, but their setting and legacy status are completely different. Despite their differences,AvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2will both probably see plenty more attention before release.
