Avowed Tops Steam Charts Pre-Launch

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Avowed Game is Sensation on Steam Before Launch!

Big news for Xbox and Obsidian! Their new fantasy RPG, Avowed, is already a smash hit. Get this – it’s the best-selling game on Steam right now. This is even before its official release and Game Pass debut in four days. Plus, early reviews are looking good. It seems Avowed is off to a fantastic start!

Steam Charts Topped by Avowed!

Guess what? Avowed is currently the number one top-selling game on Steam. This means more people are buying it than any other game. Think about that! It’s beating out big names like the new Civilization 7 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Even massive multiplayer hits such as Counter-Strike 2 are behind it.

Gamers Dive into Early Access!

During early access, over 9,000 players jumped into Avowed on Steam at once. However, keep in mind, this number only counts players with the premium edition on Steam. Therefore, it doesn’t include console players or those on the Xbox app for PC. Many are also waiting for the standard edition or Game Pass release. Furthermore, expect even more players to join the adventure this weekend!

Critics and Players Love Avowed!

Besides strong sales, Avowed is also getting good reviews. For instance, Metacritic scores are around 80 for both PC and Xbox. Also, on Steam, players are giving it “Very Positive” ratings, with 82% thumbs up. This warm welcome from both critics and gamers is a great sign.

2025 Kicks Off with Hot New Games!

Avowed’s success is part of a bigger trend this year. Look at the Steam top sellers – new games are dominating! Amazingly, four out of the top ten are brand new releases coming this first half of 2025. These include Avowed, Civilization 7, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and the Elden Ring Nightreign DLC. It’s shaping up to be an awesome year for gaming!

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