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9.0Avowed shines on PlayStation 5 and arriving on Sony's console with the excellent anniversary update makes for a winning combination.
Avowed
Obsidian Entertainment · Feb 18, 2025
About
Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.
Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.
The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem.
Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight your way. Dig into your grimoire for spells to trap, freeze or burn enemies, bash them with your shield, or use range bows to attack from a distance.
Companions from a spread of species will fight alongside you, with their own unique set of abilities. From a former mercenary to an eccentric wizard, they will be part of your journey with your choices shaping them as you help them with their quests.
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- PlayStation Universe8.5Avowed arrives on PS5 in its most complete form yet. Find out how it shapes up in our full Avowed PS5 Review!
- Impulse Gamer8.6With a year’s worth of updates, Avowed arrives on PS5 as a quintessential Obsidian RPG that makes the wait feel more worth it.
- Push Square8.0Avowed is arguably Obsidian's strongest modern release, and it's not for the reasons that you may think. While the game's writing and storytelling often lack bite and excitement, its gameplay saves the day with a cracking combat system, meaningful player choice, and the enjoyable exploration of some truly stunning locales.
- PS Lifestyle9.0The PlayStation 5 version of Avowed is a total blast, allowing Obsidian's action RPG to truly shine with its Anniversary Update included.
- Comic Book8.02025's biggest Xbox exclusive has finally arrived on PS5, right alongside a major anniversary update. But how does it run?
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