A towering statue of a decayed knight, his armor corroded and eerily adorned with real-life mushrooms, has emerged in London as a haunting symbol of the Dreamscourge infection from the world of Avowed. This striking installation, crafted by Xbox, doubles as an art piece and a stark warning, drawing passersby into the grim atmosphere of the game. Accompanying the statue, posters promoting Avowed on Xbox Series X|S transform an ordinary street into a gateway to the game's immersive world.

To offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of this foreboding installation, Xbox has released an official video on YouTube, allowing fans to delve deeper into the making of this innovative promotional effort.

Meanwhile, Avowed has garnered significant acclaim from Steam users, with 81% of Deluxe Edition players recommending the game ahead of its launch. This positive feedback sets a high bar of anticipation as the Standard Edition becomes available today.

Gaming industry expert Jason Schreier has shared his enthusiasm for Avowed, particularly praising its world design, storytelling, and combat, but emphasizing the game's exploration as a standout feature:

"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 highlighted a discrepancy between critics and players, drawing parallels to the reception of 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, which initially received a Metacritic score of 83, eventually ascended to the status of an RPG classic. This raises the question: Is Avowed poised to follow in its footsteps and achieve the same legendary status in the realm of role-playing games?