What time does Avowed release in early access, and is it on Game Pass?

Avowed releases in early access on Windows PC and Xbox Series X on Thursday, Feb. 13 — five days ahead of its full release on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Set in the Pillars of Eternity universe of Eora, Avowed sends you on an adventure around the Living Lands region, as long as you own a Windows PC or Xbox Series X. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to play Avowed on PlayStation 5 at launch. While publisher Xbox Game Studios has started bringing games to non-Xbox consoles, it hasn’t yet announced anything about Avowed. Find out what time Avowed releases in your time zone below, how to play in early access, and through Game Pass. How to play Avowed in early access [Image: https://platform.polygon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PremiumEdition_AW.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] To play Avowed in early access, you need to purchase one of the non-standard editions. That means getting one of the following: * Premium edition * Premium upgrade, for those playing the standard digital edition, including through an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription * Premium edition steelbook With the purchase of the premium edition, you’ll gain a five day head start, two cosmetic skin packs for party members, the digital artbook, and the soundtrack. What time does Avowed release in early access? Avowed will release in early access on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. EST, according to its store page on the Xbox app. Here’s when that is in your time zone: * 10 a.m. PST for the West Coast of North America * 1 p.m. EST for the East Coast of North America * 6 p.m. GMT for the U.K. * 7 p.m. CET for West Mainland Europe * 3 a.m. JST on Friday, Feb. 14 for Japan * 5 a.m. AEDT on Friday, Feb. 14 for the East Coast of Australia Is Avowed on Game Pass? [Image: https://platform.polygon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/SkeletonWizard_AW.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] The standard edition of Avowed will be playable via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on Tuesday, Feb. 18. If you wish to play in the five-day head start, you can purchase the Premium Upgrade Add-On ($25). It’s important to note that if your purchase the add-on and your subscription runs out, you’ll lose access to the game and its Premium Edition. However, the add-on is much cheaper than the Premium Edition itself, and, if you resubscribe, you’ll regain your add-on and save file. Make sure to check which version of Game Pass you own, as Avowed will not be available for Standard and Core subscribers.