Many have compared *Avowed* to Obsidian's *Skyrim*, but it's arguably closer in spirit to their *Outer Worlds*—a first-person RPG with a strong narrative focus. But one burning question remains: can you share this fantasy adventure with friends? The short answer is no. *Avowed* is a strictly single-player experience.
Avowed offers no multiplayer functionality whatsoever, neither co-op nor player-versus-player (PvP). You'll journey through this richly detailed fantasy world accompanied by AI companions, similar to the structure found in The Outer Worlds. Expect all encounters, no matter how challenging, to be against computer-controlled opponents. There's no invasion mechanic, no online co-op, and no PvP arena—a purely solo adventure awaits. However, it's worth noting that this wasn't always the plan.
If you recall Avowed being advertised with co-op features, your memory isn't playing tricks on you. Obsidian initially intended to include multiplayer, but ultimately decided to cut it during development, citing a need to focus their resources. While co-op was initially used to attract investment, the final product prioritizes a compelling single-player experience.
Currently, no publicly available co-op mod exists for Avowed. While the possibility remains, creating such a mod is a significantly complex undertaking. Even the popular co-op mod for Skyrim arrived years after the game's release. Furthermore, Obsidian has confirmed they have no plans to add official co-op support post-launch.
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In conclusion, Avowed does not feature any form of multiplayer support.