Obsidian’s Avowed promises the best big RPG experience, but like any ambitious game, it’s not without its share of bugs. One frustrating issue players are encountering is a progression-stopping bug in the Dawntreader quest, leaving many stranded without a clear solution. If you’ve found yourself stuck, you’re not alone. Consider reading this guide for workarounds to fix the issue for good.
The Dawntreader quest in Avowed has a bug where Ofryc, the NPC required to complete the quest, fails to appear outside the embassy alongside his brother. This prevents players from turning in the quest and progressing further. So, is there a way to fix it? Have the devs addressed it? Answers to all those questions are shared below.
Avowed Dawntreader Quest Bug: Is there any fix yet
Obsidian has recently released a patch for Avowed, addressing various bugs and gameplay improvements. However, the patch notes do not specifically mention a fix for the Dawntreader quest bug, leaving players uncertain if the issue has been resolved. Well, you can try updating the game, and then check whether the bug occurs. If yes, then try these workarounds:
First Steps
Before trying any complex workarounds, start with the basics. Restart the game, reboot your PC, and run Avowed as an administrator. Sometimes, simple fixes like these can resolve quest-related issues by refreshing game processes and ensuring proper file access. If the Dawntreader quest bug persists, then try the other workarounds mentioned below.
Install patch
Since the latest patch includes numerous bug fixes related to quests and NPC interactions, it’s worth installing it first to see if the issue resolves itself. If you haven’t updated the game yet, do so and then try the Dawntreader quest again. If Ofryc is still missing, a possible workaround is to leave the area, fast-travel to a different location, and then return to the embassy.
Reload save
This bug can also occur if you go to camp and rest before heading to the city to turn in the quest. Some players have reported that resting may interfere with NPC spawning, causing Ofryc to disappear. A potential fix is to reload a save before leaving the cave and head straight to the embassy without resting.
Do not start the quest early
If you haven’t been to Paradis yet and started the Dawntreader quest early, this may be causing the bug. Players who first progressed the main quest to An Untimely End before turning in Dawntreader have reported no issues. If you’re stuck, try reloading an earlier save from before starting Dawntreader, advance the main quest until you’ve reached Paradis, and then attempt the quest again. This may prevent the NPC from disappearing and allow you to complete it normally.
Those are all the workarounds that might be able to fix the issues with progression in Avowed. We hope this was helpful and stay tuned to DigiStatement for more helpful gaming guides and news like this. Speaking of Avowed, here is how you can find the game’s save file and config file location.
