PS5: One of the Most Underestimated RPGs Nominated at The Game Awards 2025, Set to Be Even Better

PS5 Expands RPG Universe with Avowed and South of Midnight (February & Spring 2026)

2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for the PS5, according to Echoes. Even as Sony gears up to introduce a new console in the next two to three years, the PS5 will see the arrival of new releases, including titles previously exclusive to other platforms. One such game is Avowed, an action RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment and set in the world of Pillars of Eternity. Originally launched on Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2025, Avowed comes to PS5 on February 17, 2026. Joining it in spring 2026 will be South of Midnight, which was announced at The Game Awards last month. Preordering Avowed from the PlayStation Store grants players the PS5 version and an in-game Emperor's Feast bundle that enhances health, mana, and other attributes.

PS5 Unleashes Avowed RPG Expansion with Anniversary Update - February 2026

While Avowed benefits from its connection to Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian’s action RPG, known for titles like Fallout: New Vegas, hasn't achieved the recognition it might have. The PS5 release presents an opportunity for both publisher and studio to introduce the game to a wider audience. While not aiming to revolutionize the RPG genre, Avowed features a dense, independent storyline, and Obsidian's signature meticulously crafted writing ensures that player choices have a meaningful impact. Though somewhat repetitive in its enemy and boss design, Avowed offers players considerable freedom and exploration. The PS5 release on February 17, 2026, arrives almost exactly one year after its initial launch on Xbox and PC. This release coincides with an Anniversary Update across all platforms, introducing a New Game Plus mode, new weapons, a photo mode, and various enhancements to improve the player experience. The update for Xbox and PC will follow shortly after the PS5 launch.

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While we're all abuzz with gaming news, let's dive right into Marcus Thompson's insightful January 10th piece about Forza Horizon 5's staggering success on PS5. It sold over 5 million units in just a week, generating over $300 million for Xbox, a testament to Microsoft's strategic shift towards third-party ports Xbox Game Thrives on PS5, Generating Over $300 Million for Xbox. But that's not all! Bruno Pferd has just published an exciting update on Fable, suggesting it may arrive on PS5 at launch. Published yesterday (2026-01-11), his article explores the likelihood of a simultaneous release for Fable across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, based on upcoming teasers at Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Fable may arrive on PS5 on release day. Meanwhile, in the spirit of exploration, Carlos Mendoza and a dedicated group of players have uncovered an intricate mystery eight years after Red Dead Redemption 2's release. Their findings, published on January 10th ('26), reveal a web of symbols across Heartland Oil Fields leading to a question mark beyond the map's boundaries, sparking fresh speculation about hidden secrets and the enigmatic "Strange Man" Red Dead Redemption 2: Wild Mystery Discovered Eight Years After Release.