Obsidian's first-person fantasy RPG Avowed is set to release on PlayStation 5 on February 17, 2026, nearly a year after its debut on Xbox and PC. The launch coincides with an Anniversary Update that enhances the game across all platforms.
The release of Avowed on PS5 marks a significant expansion for the title, bringing Obsidian Entertainment's immersive fantasy RPG to a new audience. Originally launched on Xbox and PC approximately a year earlier, the game arrives on Sony's console with improvements designed to address initial player feedback.
The Anniversary Update, rolling out simultaneously on PS5, Xbox, and PC, introduces several new features. These include a New Game Plus mode, a photo mode for capturing in-game moments, additional weapon types, and expanded character creation options with new races such as dwarves, Orlan, and Aumaua. Difficulty settings have also been broadened, particularly for the godlike mode, offering more challenge variations.
This version is positioned as an ideal entry point for players who may have overlooked the original release or found it lacking at launch. As noted in previews, the update aims to refine the experience in the game's Living Lands setting, where players navigate political intrigue and magical conflicts in a first-person perspective.
The PS5 launch occurs amid a busy week for gaming releases from February 16 to 22, 2026, which also features titles like Dobbel Dungeon on PC, Forgotlings on PC, Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics on Switch and Switch 2, Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown on PC and consoles, Styx: Blades of Greed on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, and Ys X: Proud Nordics on PC, PS5, and Switch 2. Among these, Avowed stands out as the week's major highlight for RPG enthusiasts seeking a substantial single-player adventure.
