Avowed has been dubbed Obsidian Entertainment's Skyrim, but it's more akin to a fantasy rendition of their The Outer Worlds. However, unlike some other RPGs, Avowed does not offer a multiplayer experience. Let's dive into the details.
Does Avowed Support Multiplayer Co-op or PvP?
Avowed does not support multiplayer, whether in co-op or player versus player (PvP) modes. You'll embark on your fantasy journey solo, accompanied only by NPC companions, similar to The Outer Worlds. These companions will assist you throughout your adventure, but all interactions and battles will be against AI-controlled enemies. There's no feature akin to Sniper Elite's invasion mode where other players can disrupt your game. In short, Avowed is strictly a single-player experience with no multiplayer elements at all.
What Happened to Avowed’s Planned Multiplayer?
If you recall Avowed being advertised with co-op features, you're not experiencing the Mandela Effect. Initially, Obsidian Entertainment did plan to include co-op in the game. However, they later decided to drop this feature, feeling they were "too focused on co-op" (via Dexerto). Co-op was initially used as a selling point to attract investors. While this change might have disappointed some, Avowed remains a compelling single-player experience.
Is There an Avowed Co-Op Mod?
As of now, there are no known plans for a co-op mod for Avowed on PC. While it's possible that modders might eventually create one, such a project would be significantly more complex than some other mods, like turning dragons into Macho Man Randy Savage in Skyrim. Skyrim itself received a co-op mod years after its release, but Obsidian has confirmed they have no plans to add co-op to Avowed post-launch.
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In conclusion, Avowed does not support any form of multiplayer, be it co-op or PvP. It's designed to be a rich, immersive single-player experience.
