Obsidian's Avowed, originally an Xbox and PC exclusive, will launch on PlayStation 5 on February 17, 2026, nearly a year after its debut. The PS5 version includes an anniversary update with new features like New Game Plus and additional playable races. This move continues Microsoft's trend of porting select titles to Sony's platform.
Avowed, a first-person action RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Microsoft, debuted on Xbox Series X/S and PC on February 18, 2025. Set in the world of Pillars of Eternity, the game follows players investigating a mysterious plague amid a sprawling fantasy landscape, blending weapons and magic in combat.
The PlayStation 5 release, announced during the New Game+ Showcase on January 8, 2026, is scheduled for February 17, 2026—just one day shy of the game's first anniversary. This version incorporates all post-launch updates, including bug fixes, item adjustments, and reworked abilities for the Ranger and Fighter skill trees.
An accompanying anniversary update rolls out across all platforms, introducing significant enhancements. These include a New Game Plus mode allowing players to carry over gear to a level 1 character facing modified enemies; a photo mode; the ability to change appearance from the overworld; a new weapon type; and three new playable races: the scaly Amauan, furry Orlan, and broad-shouldered Dwarves.
Preorders are available digitally via the PlayStation Store for $50 (standard edition) or $60 (Premium Edition, which adds a digital artbook, soundtrack, two extra armors, and eight companion skins). No physical release has been announced.
Critics have mixed views on Avowed. GameSpot awarded it 6/10, with reviewer Alesseandro Barbosa noting, "On multiple fronts, Avowed holds so much promise that it struggles to follow through on," citing reliance on gear upgrades and scarce resources. Conversely, Eurogamer praised its "playful mechanics and a delightfully earnest approach to fantasy," despite a slightly dated feel.
This PS5 port joins other Microsoft titles like Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in expanding to Sony's console, reflecting a strategy to broaden accessibility post-Obsidian's 2018 acquisition by Microsoft.
