Avowed has often been compared to Obsidian Entertainment's Skyrim, but it more closely resembles a fantasy counterpart to their game The Outer Worlds. One of the key questions fans have is whether Avowed supports multiplayer features. Let's dive into the details.
Does Avowed Support Multiplayer Co-op or PvP?
Avowed does not include multiplayer features, whether in co-op or player versus player (PvP) modes. You'll explore this fantasy world solo, accompanied only by NPCs as your companions, much like in The Outer Worlds. The enemies you encounter, no matter their strength, are all controlled by the game's AI. Additionally, there's no feature akin to Sniper Elite's invasion mode where other players can disrupt your gameplay. Simply put, Avowed offers no multiplayer elements - no PvP, no invasion mode, and no co-op.
What Happened to Avowed’s Planned Multiplayer?
If you recall hearing about Avowed featuring co-op, you're not experiencing the Mandela Effect. Obsidian Entertainment initially planned to include multiplayer in the game. However, they decided to drop this feature during development, feeling they were "too focused on co-op" (via Dexerto). Co-op was initially pitched to attract investors, but its removal hasn't detracted from the game's overall appeal.
Is There an Avowed Co-Op Mod?
As of now, there's no word on any planned Avowed co-op mod for PC. While it's possible one might be developed in the future, creating such a mod is a significant undertaking, far more complex than, say, transforming dragons into Macho Man Randy Savage in Skyrim. Speaking of which, Skyrim did eventually get a co-op mod, but it was released years after the game's launch. Obsidian has no plans to add co-op to Avowed post-launch.
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In summary, Avowed does not support multiplayer in any form.
