“I do feel a strong sense of security…

I really trust in our leadership,” director says.

On the role-playing front, Patel explained that it would likely be felt most prominently in Avowed’s dialogue.

Avowed screenshot showing a fiery-eyed figure in a mask.

But all of those things give the player different roleplay hooks."

Is the studio confident of hitting that window and the game releasing before the end of the year?

“The team is putting a lot of love into the polish.

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So we feel very good about 2024.”

Hansen added that the team was currently “finalising”.

He continued: “We’re in a polish phase.

Avowed screenshot showing ballista-like machines firing off arrows.

Reassuringly, Patel meanwhile agreed the game was very much in the final stages of development.

Does that sit in the back of your mind as an Xbox-owned developer?

“I really trust in our leadership,” she added.

Avowed screenshot showing a florescent-lit underground area.

“As Matt said,” Patel continued, “we’ve been incredible well supported by Microsoft.

We’ve also had Feargus Urquhart at the helm of the studio since its inception.

And before that, when it was Black Isle Studios.

It’s been a really, really rewarding process.”