Obsidian didn’t expect the backlash to Avowed’s crafting system
Obsidian says it didn’t anticipate the broad backlash to Avowed’s crafting system, expressing surprise at player criticism while standing by the RPG’s core design for Xbox.”
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Avowed PS5 Update Eases Gear Grind With Scalable Upgrades and Better Tutorials
The PS5 version of Avowed adds meaningful tweaks to its gear system in response to launch criticisms, including clearer upgrade tutorials, more generous resource gains, and new gameplay settings that let players adjust overall equipment scaling, making progression less binary and the open-world grind more approachable.
Digital Foundry: Avowed on PS5 Largely On Par With Series X|S, VRR Adds Subtle Edge
Digital Foundry compares Avowed on PS5 to Xbox Series X|S, noting PS5’s VRR helps unlocked modes run smoothly and can edge ahead in performance, while Series X visuals are broadly on par with PS5 Pro. Both platforms offer 30fps quality, 40fps balanced, and 60fps performance modes, with quality mode targeting 1440p and other modes at lower resolutions; the differences are subtle, and DF recommends watching the video or reading the full written review for the complete analysis.
Avowed 2.0 Anniversary Patch Brings New Game Plus, Species Additions, and Custom Difficulty
Avowed's 2.0 Anniversary Patch is live, adding New Game Plus with progression carryovers, three new playable species (Dwarves, Orlans, Aumaua), a configurable custom difficulty system, a new quarterstaff weapon, stun finishers, respawning encounters, and numerous QoL, UI, graphics, and bug fixes; it's also playable on Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate.
Avowed on PS5 proves a double-A gem worth your time
Eurogamer argues Avowed, though overlooked after its release, is a solid double-A RPG whose PS5 version shines with updates (new abilities, races, weapon types, game plus, photo mode) and a satisfying, accessible combat loop, making it worth trying on PS5.
Xbox Game Pass Expands with Avatar, Avowed, and Aerial_Knight’s DropShot
Three new games join Xbox Game Pass today: Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (Series X|S, PC, Cloud) and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Series X|S, PC, Cloud) are added for Ultimate/PC, while Avowed lands on XGP Premium (already available in Ultimate/PC).
Avowed Anniversary Update Adds New Races, New Game+ and PS5 Release
Obsidian's Avowed marks its first anniversary with a sweeping update adding three new playable races (Dwarves, Orlans, Aumauan), a Magic Mirror to switch races, a New Game+ mode with tougher enemies and expanded stat caps, a Photo Mode, a new quarterstaff weapon, and various QoL tweaks, plus a PS5 launch bringing the latest content to more players.
PS5's Avowed Delivers Enchanting Worlds and Satisfying Combat Despite A Quiet Script
Push Square's PS5 review praises Avowed's engaging, weighty combat and gorgeous Living Lands, with a player-choice driven flow and a generous Anniversary Update that adds New Game+, new playable races, a photo mode, and fully customizable difficulty. While the story and dialogue can feel dull and the animations occasionally janky, the polished combat and exploration make Avowed one of Obsidian's strongest recent releases, earning an 8/10.
February on Game Pass shakes up the roster with Avowed and Avatar
Microsoft revealed February’s Game Pass lineup, including day-one launches and a mix of RPGs and action games such as Avowed, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, High on Life 2, and Kingdom Come Deliverance, plus Madden NFL 26 and several other titles; Madden NFL 24 exits this month and a handful of titles were already available to subscribers.
Obsidian to speed up future titles after two big releases miss sales goals
Obsidian says Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 did not meet the sales targets set by Microsoft, and its leadership plans to shorten development times and use smaller budgets with 3–4 year cycles. Grounded 2 remains a smaller project, and there’s intent for more Avowed in the future while PS5 release timing could help. Microsoft/Xbox reportedly holds a ~30% profit target per Bloomberg reporting, but Obsidian emphasizes continuing to take creative risks even if profitability targets aren’t always met.
Obsidian shifts to shorter development cadences after mixed RPG results
Obsidian is recalibrating its production cadence after Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 underperformed, while Grounded 2 thrived; leadership says they will curb scope, budgets, and development time to enable more frequent, sustainable releases under Microsoft’s oversight.
Avowed lands on PS5 with a $20 price cut at launch
Microsoft’s Obsidian RPG Avowed is coming to PS5 on February 17, 2026, priced at $49.99—$20 cheaper than its $69.99 Xbox/PC launch price—with prices aligned across platforms as of January 9. A Premium Edition is $59.99 (with a later $10 upgrade), and the move is aimed at expanding the game’s audience beyond Game Pass.
Xbox Unveils New Game+ Showcase with Fresh Titles and Trailers
The inaugural New Game Plus Showcase revealed updates and upcoming titles for Xbox Game Pass, including new versions of Avowed, Grounded 2, Towerborne, and exclusive looks at third-party games Aphelion and Denshattack!, with release dates spanning early 2026.
Obsidian's Avowed to Launch on PS5 with Non-Human Character Options
Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed is coming to PS5 on February 17, nearly a year after its original release, along with a free anniversary update that introduces new features including the ability to play as non-human characters like aumauan, orlan, or dwarf, enhancing character customization and gameplay diversity.
Avowed, Xbox's Fantasy RPG, Coming to PS5 in 2025 with Major Update
Avowed, an Xbox Game Studios title, will be released on PS5 on February 17 alongside a free anniversary update that adds new features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and new races. This move reflects Xbox's broader strategy of releasing first-party games on PlayStation, challenging traditional platform exclusivity, and is part of a trend that has seen Xbox-published games perform well on PlayStation.