Set to arrive this year, Avowed represents a bold shift toward action RPG gameplay over its Pillars of Eternity predecessors. By bringing the CRPG setting of Eora into a genre with more mass market appeal, Obsidian Entertainment could potentially see this title become the new flagship IP of the studio. When considering how heavily recognizable characters can factor into the long-term success of a series, however, it seems increasingly likely that the cast of Avowed will be fighting an uphill battle to match the standard set by Baldur's Gate 3.