How to switch between first and third-person view in Avowed

Like many other open-world RPGs that have come before it, Avowed gives players the option to switch between first and third-person views. In this guide, I’ll run you through how you can do it as, if you’re using a controller, it’s not assigned to the button you’d typically associate with a perspective switch.

How to change to third-person view in Avowed

To change perspective, press U on PC, or press and hold in the right stick on your controller. This will see you seamlessly change between first and third-person perspectives in-game. It’s easy to miss that this is an option, as in the keybind settings and controller layout, it’s called ‘Perspective’.

Another method to change to a third-person view is to go to ‘Settings,’ and tab over to ‘Game.’ Underneath the ‘Camera’ section, at the very top, you’ll find ‘Third-Person View.’ Toggle this to ‘On.’ Apply the settings and return to the game. You’ll now be able to see your character in all their glory, Godlike features and all.

Should you play in first or third-person view?

I’d personally recommend playing in first-person. Developer Obsidian has made this the default option for a reason: it puts you right in the shoes of the Godlike Envoy. In my experience, it’s also far easier to land hits on enemies in first-person.

The benefits of third-person are you get to see the stylish garments you’ve acquired for your character, view character animations, and get a better look at environments you’re exploring.

As such, I’d suggest playing in first-person view for the majority of your playthrough and only switch to third-person for specific reasons. The choice is yours, though. If you’re someone who always prefers third-person, then at least you know where the option is now.

There you have everything you need to know on changing to third-person view in Avowed. For more on the game, we’ve got you covered with how-to’s on removing Godlike features and burning brambles.