Avowed Multiplayer: The Answer Revealed

Avowed has been dubbed Obsidian Entertainment’s Skyrim, yet it's closer to a fantasy rendition of their game The Outer Worlds. But what about sharing this fantasy journey with others? Is Avowed a multiplayer experience? Let's dive into the details.

Does Avowed Support Multiplayer Co-op or PvP?

Avowed does not include multiplayer features, whether that's cooperative play or player versus player combat. You'll embark on your adventure in a richly crafted fantasy world, accompanied by NPC companions that assist you along the way, similar to The Outer Worlds. All adversaries you encounter, regardless of their strength, are controlled by AI. 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 mode. Interestingly, multiplayer was initially considered.

What Happened to Avowed’s Planned Multiplayer?

If you recall Avowed being pitched with co-op features, you're not experiencing a false memory. Obsidian Entertainment did indeed plan to incorporate multiplayer into the game. However, as development progressed, they decided to shift focus away from co-op, feeling it was too central to their initial plans (via Dexerto). Multiplayer was initially used as a selling point to attract investors. While this pivot might have disappointed some investors, Avowed doesn't necessarily suffer from the absence of co-op.

Is There an Avowed Co-Op Mod?

As of now, there are no known plans or public discussions about a co-op mod for Avowed on PC. While it's possible that a mod could emerge in the future, creating such a modification would be a significant undertaking. For comparison, even Skyrim, a game renowned for its modding community, saw its co-op mod released years after the game's initial launch. Obsidian has confirmed they have no plans to add co-op post-launch.

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In conclusion, Avowed does not support multiplayer in any form.