Understanding the Avowed Cross-Buy Feature and Supported Platforms

Avowed is set to be a groundbreaking RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, making its way to various platforms along with inclusion in the Xbox Game Pass service for both PC and console users. Notably, Avowed will be the first title from Obsidian to introduce cross-buy functionality, distinguishing it from the existing Play Anywhere feature by accommodating different storefronts and clients.

Understanding Avowed’s Cross-Buy Feature

The cross-buy functionality allows players who purchase Avowed on Xbox or Battle.net to access the game across both platforms. Here’s a detailed overview of how this system operates:

Link your Xbox and Battle.net accounts to unlock access to Avowed on both clients (Xbox App and Battle.net).
Players with a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription can enjoy the game on both Battle.net and Xbox after linking their respective accounts.
If you buy Avowed on PC via the Xbox App or the Microsoft Store on Xbox, you benefit from Play Anywhere, allowing access across both platforms. The cross-buy feature enhances this by providing access to the Battle.net version on PC as well.
It is important to note that the cross-buy feature does not apply to Steam; it is exclusive to the Microsoft Store and Battle.net.

In summary, this feature significantly enriches the versatility of the existing Play Anywhere system, providing increased value to players purchasing Avowed on Xbox storefronts.

Release Date for Avowed

Mark your calendars: Avowed will be available on PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Xbox Series S|X on February 18, 2024.

Avowed Story Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYvTNAaXMUA)

Early Access to Avowed

Players who pre-order the Premium Edition of Avowed will be granted the opportunity to dive into the game five days earlier, beginning on February 13, 2024. This early access is consistent for all platforms and storefronts, whether you’re purchasing on PC or console. This trend of early access has been increasingly popular with various Xbox titles recently, such as Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

I personally hope this approach continues with future releases, as I have a preference for utilizing the Battle.net client over the Xbox App.

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