Avowed to Have PS5 Version, Birthday Update in February 2026

PlayStation 5 Launches Avowed with Anniversary Update in February 2026 - New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and More

Microsoft and Obsidian Entertainment have announced that Avowed, originally launched for PC and Xbox Series X/S on February 18, 2025, will be released on PlayStation 5 on February 17, 2026, alongside its Anniversary Update. The PlayStation 5 release will include enhancements such as a New Game Plus mode, a photo mode, world appearance variations, new character customization options, additional divine ability presets, and a new weapon type. The Anniversary Update will also introduce three new playable races: dwarves, orlans, and aumauas. In Avowed, an action RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe of Eora, players will journey to a wild and fragmented island as an imperial emissary from Aedyr, investigating a mysterious spiritual plague called Dreamscourge. The game features a dynamic combat system that allows players to seamlessly switch between swords, shields, bows, and elemental spells, while narrative choices shape the plot and the destinies of local factions.

Avowed's Preorder Live on PS5 - Standard & Premium Editions, Anniversary Update Approaching

Preorders for Avowed on PlayStation 5 are now live on the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition is available for $49.99, while the Premium Edition, which includes additional in-game content, is priced at $59.99. Players who initially preorder the Standard Edition can upgrade to the Premium Edition at any time for just $10. Microsoft and Obsidian revealed the Anniversary Update at the New Game Showcase event.

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