When Avowed was announced, comparisons to Skyrim were inevitable. Both are first/third-person fantasy RPGs with expansive worlds. However, Obsidian clarified that Avowed isn’t truly open-world like The Elder Scrolls, but rather hub-based, similar to The Outer Worlds. This left players wondering about the game’s length, especially for Game Pass subscribers trying to gauge their time investment. So, how long will it take to explore the Living Lands in Avowed?
Exploring Avowed’s Dense Zones
A spellcaster holds a book in Avowed.
While Avowed’s world isn’t as vast as Skyrim’s, each zone is packed with activities, side quests, and hidden secrets. Your playtime will significantly depend on your engagement with optional content. Based on our playthrough, completing most of the primary side content took approximately 35 hours. A focused main story run could likely be finished in 15-20 hours, depending on difficulty and player skill, similar to The Outer Worlds.
Maximizing Your Avowed Experience
For completionists aiming to experience everything Avowed offers, there’s likely around 40 hours of content. This includes collecting all items, finishing every side quest, reaching the maximum level, and uncovering all the game’s secrets.
Tailoring Your Avowed Adventure
Avowed offers a flexible playtime, allowing players to choose their level of engagement. While shorter than some sprawling RPGs, it provides a substantial experience for those seeking both focused narrative progression and rich exploration.
