As far as new IPs go, Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed isn't typical, as it acts more as a genre shift for the developer's Pillars of Eternity series. Set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity, Avowed takes players to the Living Lands of Eora, where they have been sent by the Aedyran Emperor to investigate a plague known as the "Dreamscourge." With the deep lore and world-building that Pillars of Eternity is known for, it would make sense for Avowed to ensure players are introduced to that lore in such a way that makes them care about it. Unfortunately, Avowed's introduction falls somewhat flat, serving as little more than a tutorial, rather than an opportunity to really flesh out its world.