At Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase last week, Obsidian Entertainment surprised players with the announcement of Avowed, which is an upcoming first-person RPG set in the fantasy world of Eora. Immediately after the announcement, players were quick to compare the Avowed with Bethesda's Skyrim, which is probably one of the most popular games of the fantasy RPG genre.

Given that this is the very first time that the gaming community has ever heard of the project, Obsidian's teaser was limited, which clearly suggests that the game is in its early stages of development and may release several years from now. However, if Avowed is truly years away from release, then it may find itself head-to-head with Bethesda's highly-anticipated sixth installment for The Elder Scrolls franchise. Of course, given Avowed and The Elder Scrolls 6 are somewhat similar in terms of gameplay, setting, and feel, then it is likely that both games will be targeting the same audience. The question now is, which game will be released first?

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Release Date

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It has been two years ever since Bethesda confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 is in development. Unsurprisingly, the studio still hasn't revealed a release date or window for the upcoming game, but it did confirm that its space game Starfield, will come out before a new Elder Scrolls title, and that game doesn't even have a release date either. However, the growing consensus on Starfield's release falls around 2021 at the earliest, but some predict that it could go as far as 2022.

Having said this it is probable that The Elder Scrolls 6 won't see the light of day until at least 2024 or 2025. Of course, Bethesda's plans may still change so players shouldn't expect that much until the studio releases official information about Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6. However, if the 2024 to 2025 prediction for The Elder Scrolls 6 turns out to be true, then it is likely that Obsidian's Avowed will release well before the upcoming installment to The Elder Scrolls franchise.

Avowed Release Date

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So when should players expect to get their hands on Avowed? Similar to The Elder Scrolls 6, Obsidian still hasn't released any information with regards to the release of Avowed. Of course, this doesn't come as a surprise given that the game was just announced and it appears that Obsidian is still in the early process of developing the game. Although the studio's announcement did show a teaser trailer, it is worth noting that the preview is in cinematic form, which clearly suggests that Avowed is still years away.

Although Obsidian still hasn't revealed any hints as to when players can expect Avowed to be released, many predict that the game's launch could fall somewhere in late 2022 to early 2023. However, if speculations turn out to be true, then it is likely that Avowed will release well before Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 6. Again, this release window is only a prediction and could still change given that Obsidian is still keeping details about the upcoming game under wraps.

What Could Avowed's Release Date Mean for The Elder Scrolls 6?

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As previously mentioned, there is still much we don't know about Obsidian's upcoming fantasy RPG. However, based on the cinematic trailer that was unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase, it is apparent that Avowed will be very similar to The Elder Scrolls franchise. But why is Obsidian trying to push Avowed to release before The Elder Scrolls 6?

For one, having Avowed release before The Elder Scrolls 6 will allow Obsidian's game to fill in the gap while players wait for The Elder Scrolls 6. It is important to remember that The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim was first released in 2011, which means that its fanbase are most likely itching for a new game. However, given that Bethesda is prioritizing Starfield over The Elder Scrolls 6, Obsidian probably saw this as an opportunity to release Avowed and reap the benefits of the hype for The Elder Scrolls 6.

Interestingly enough, even though players only saw a glimpse of Avowed, many are already calling it the next Skyrim. Just last Sunday, several details about Avowed leaked online claiming that the upcoming game will even be bigger than Skyrim. Of course, should all these claims and rumors turn out to be true, then it is safe to say that Obsidian is trying to outdo Bethesda once again. Previously, Obsidian released The Outer Worlds, which many see is a response to Bethesda's Fallout. Now, it appears that Obsidian doing the same thing over again, but this time around, they are coming for The Elder Scrolls franchise, which is most definitely Bethesda's crown jewel.

Avowed is in development for the PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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