Avowed has been dubbed Obsidian Entertainment's Skyrim, but it's more akin to a fantasy rendition of their The Outer Worlds. Curious if you can share your fantasy journey with others? Let's dive into whether Avowed offers multiplayer options.
Does Avowed Support Multiplayer Co-op or PvP?
Avowed does not feature multiplayer support, be it co-op or player versus player (PvP). You'll embark on your adventure alone, with only NPC companions to assist you, similar to The Outer Worlds. Enemies you encounter, no matter how formidable, are all controlled by the computer. There's no feature akin to Sniper Elite's invasion mode, where other players could disrupt your world. In short, Avowed offers no multiplayer experience at all - no PvP, no invasion mode, and no co-op. Interestingly, this wasn't always the plan.
What Happened to Avowed's Planned Multiplayer?
If you recall Avowed being promoted 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 abandon this feature, feeling they were "too focused on co-op" (via Dexerto). Co-op was initially pitched as a selling point to attract investors. While those investors might have been disappointed, Avowed stands strong without co-op.
Is There an Avowed Co-Op Mod?
As of now, no one has publicly announced plans for an Avowed co-op mod for PC. While it's possible such a mod could surface eventually, creating one would be a more complex task than, say, modding dragons into Macho Man Randy Savage in Skyrim. Speaking of which, Skyrim did receive a co-op mod years after its release. However, Obsidian has made it clear that they have no plans to add co-op to Avowed post-launch.
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So, to answer the burning question: No, Avowed does not support multiplayer in any form.
