Avowed Multiplayer: The Answer Revealed

Avowed has been dubbed Obsidian Entertainment's version of Skyrim, but it's more akin to a fantasy take on The Outer Worlds. Yet, a key question remains: can you share your fantasy journey with others? Let's dive into whether Avowed offers multiplayer features.

Does Avowed Support Multiplayer Co-op or PvP?

Avowed does not include multiplayer functionality, be it co-op or PvP. You'll embark on your adventure solo, accompanied by NPC companions who will assist you throughout your journey, much like in The Outer Worlds. All adversaries you encounter will be controlled by AI, with no option for other players to invade your game world in the style of Sniper Elite. There's no multiplayer aspect to Avowed at all—no PvP, no invasion mode, no co-op. However, multiplayer was initially part of 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. Obsidian Entertainment indeed intended to include co-op in the game. However, during development, they decided to drop it, feeling they were "too focused on co-op" (via Dexerto). Co-op was initially used as a selling point to attract investors. While it's unclear how investors reacted to this change, Avowed arguably doesn't suffer from the absence of co-op.

Is There an Avowed Co-Op Mod?

As of now, no one has announced plans for an Avowed co-op mod for PC. While it's possible that a mod could surface eventually, the effort required would be substantial compared to simpler modifications. For comparison, Skyrim received a co-op mod years after its release. Obsidian has confirmed that they have no plans to add co-op to Avowed post-launch.

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To sum up, Avowed does not support multiplayer in any form.