One of the Most Anticipated Xbox Games to Get a PS5 Version

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Xboxs Avowed is coming to PlayStation 5 on February 17, 2026, including new features such as New Game Plus mode, two new playable races, Quarterstaffs as a new weapon choice, and a Photo Mode.
Another title from Xbox Game Studios, possibly Fable, may also be heading to PS5, according to recent reports.
Avowed is available for preorder now on the PlayStation Store with two editions available: Standard ($49.99) and Premium ($59.99), which includes additional content like armor sets, companion skins, a digital artbook, game soundtrack, and in-game items.
A fourth unannounced indie title from an Xbox partner will be revealed during the Xbox Direct on January 22.

Xbox’s Avowed and Potential New Fable Arrive on PS5: Release Dates, Pricing, and More Details

Xbox has announced that Avowed and Towerborne are coming to PlayStation 5, and another highly anticipated title from Xbox Game Studios may also be headed to Sony’s console. Avowed, which was released for Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2025, will arrive on PlayStation 5 on February 17, 2026. Microsoft, which acquired Obsidian Entertainment (the developer of Avowed) in 2018, publishes the game. These announcements come amidst recent policy changes at Xbox. When Avowed launches on PS5 next month, it will include a New Game Plus mode, two new playable races (Orlan and Semiaquatic Aumaua), Quarterstaffs as a new weapon choice, and a Photo Mode. Fable is also reportedly in development for the PS5, according to VG247. Playground Games is developing Fable alongside Forza Horizon 6. VG247 also claims that a fourth, unannounced indie title from an Xbox partner will be revealed during the Xbox Direct on January 22. Avowed is available for preorder now on the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition is priced at $49.99, while the Premium Edition costs $59.99 and includes two armor sets, eight companion skins, a digital artbook, the game’s soundtrack, and in-game items.

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