Obsidian Entertainment's latest action RPG, Avowed, finally rolled out official Korean language support on the 19th—a mere five months after its initial launch.

When Avowed debuted on February 19th, the developer had promised Korean support from the start. However, just before launch, they pulled the plug on that promise, claiming the delay was necessary to 'meet Obsidian's quality standards.' At the time, Xbox Korea issued an apology, stating, 'We sincerely apologise to Korean fans disappointed by this delay,' and promised an update within a month of release.

Unsurprisingly, that month came and went, and the silence from the developer only served to stoke the flames of frustration among local players. Some users took to Steam to voice their displeasure, calling the delay a 'deceptive practice' used to bait buyers. While translation delays are hardly a shock in the gaming industry, failing to deliver on a pre-launch promise is a quick way to burn bridges with your player base. The disappointment was particularly sharp given that this is a collaboration between Obsidian, a studio hailed as RPG royalty, and Microsoft, one of the world's largest publishers.

By April, having grown tired of waiting, the community took matters into their own hands and released a fan-made Korean patch via Nexus mods. The patch used Google Gemini 2.5 Exp for the initial translation, followed by manual proofreading to standardise terminology. It wasn't perfect—players encountered inconsistent tone, missing lines, and the occasional typo—but it was a testament to the community's dedication.

This official support finally arrived as part of the Avowed 1.5 patch. According to the patch notes, Korean and Japanese language options have been added. Beyond the long-awaited localization, the 1.5 patch brings a hefty list of changes, including Steam Deck verification, new Ranger and Fighter abilities, unique items, combat tweaks for enemies, community-requested fixes, UI/UX improvements, and the usual bug squashing.

For the uninitiated, Avowed is an action RPG set in the same universe as Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity. You step into the role of an 'Envoy' sent to investigate a mysterious plague on the island of the Living Lands. When first unveiled in 2020, the game drew inevitable comparisons to The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, generating a massive wave of anticipation.

It remains to be seen whether this long-overdue update can win back the hearts of local fans and put Avowed firmly back on their radars.