Summary
Avowedis the next IP fromThe Outer WorldsandPillars of Eternitydeveloper Obsidian Entertainment, and it already appears to have the developer’s DNA written all over it. FromAvowed’s companionsto its combat, the fantasy RPG looks like an Obsidian game in many ways. Furthermore, thanks to a confirmation from the developer ahead of the game’s release,Avowedwill also feature multiple endings in typical Obsidian fashion.
It’s not uncommon for Obsidian games to have multiple endings. When game director Carrie Patel was asked whetherAvowedwould have multiple endings, she responded that it was an Obsidian game, after all, and thus it would have multiple endings. Additionally, the developer had previously confirmed thatAvowedwill be significantly driven by choice, which also signifies several potential endings to the game. Although those endings won’t be disclosed until the game is released to protect its story from spoilers, it’s possible to narrow down what they will be like by examiningThe Outer Worlds' different endings and what they meant for the game.
Avowed’s Endings Will Most Likely Be Like The Outer Worlds'
The Outer Worlds Has Three Main Story Endings
Mostgames with multiple endingsinclude at least one “good” ending and one “bad” ending, and whether these are good or bad is typically only so decided when viewed through a subjective lens. However,The Outer Worldshas three main story endings: a good ending, a bad ending, and a secret ending. Both the good and bad endings can happen due to an important decision made by players near the end of the game, whereas the secret ending has a rather hilarious prerequisite.
The Outer Worlds' good ending requires players to side with Dr. Phineas Welles throughout the game without turning him in when they are given the option. In this ending, players work with Phineas to free the colony from the Board’s control and revive the frozen colonists aboard the Hope, with Halcyon then thriving under the establishment of a new, independent government.The Outer Worlds’bad endingrequires players to turn Welles in and side with the Board. Once they do, the Hope is sent to Tartarus, and players help the Board maintain control over Halcyon. Unfortunately, the Board’s authority doesn’t bode well for the people of Halcyon, which is what ultimately makes this the bad ending.
The third ending forThe Outer Worldsis actually a secret ending that can only be triggered if the player has a low enough Intelligence score. When the player is given the choice to pilot the Hope, as long as their Intelligence score is low enough, they end up flying the Hope directly into the sun. This is the quickest way to end the game and also highlightsThe Outer Worlds' humorvery well.
Avowed’s Endings Will Presumably Follow the Same Pattern
The Outer Worlds' three endingsare fairly typical for an Obsidian game, soAvowedwill presumably follow the same pattern. Specifically, players can expectAvowedto have at least one good and one bad ending, but there is also a high chance of it having a secret ending. It’s unclear whetherAvowed’s potential secret ending will be tied to the player’s stats as it was inThe Outer Worlds, but there may be a secret ending nonetheless. AssumingAvowedfollows a particular set of moral rules, its good and bad endings will likely also be fairly discernible.
The fact thatAvowedhas multiple endings is great news for role-playing fans, as the notion of choice in video games has become increasingly popular over the last two decades. While it could very well turn out thatAvowedhas more than three endings, players can expect at least two endings — one good and one bad — though the hope is that there will be even more.
