One year after its launch, Avowed is receiving a sweeping anniversary update that redefines the game’s depth and accessibility—just in time for its arrival on PlayStation 5. The expansion, packed with player-requested features and quality-of-life improvements, marks the culmination of Obsidian’s post-launch roadmap, while also broadening the game’s reach across platforms.
At its core, the update introduces three new races to the Living Lands: the hardy Dwarves, the dual-toned Orlans, and the towering Aumauan. Players can now select from five races during character creation or switch at any time using a newly added Magic Mirror in the Party Camp. The feature also unlocks godlike variants for each race, along with preset character templates for quick customization.
The update also refines how players revisit the game with New Game+, a mode that carries over unlocked abilities, weapons, armor, and enchantments while resetting other progress. To balance increased enemy difficulty—now featuring higher stats—players gain a doubled attribute cap (from 15 to 30), allowing for more robust builds. Custom game modifiers further tailor the experience, letting players adjust enemy aggression, health, and speed, or enhance their own stats, stamina, and inventory capacity.
For those who prefer documentation over gameplay, a new Photo Mode captures in-game scenes, while a quarterstaff weapon type adds a fresh combat option. Additional tweaks include improved lighting, skippable conversations, and enemy respawns to keep the world dynamic.
The anniversary update arrives today for all platforms, including the newly supported PlayStation 5. Avowed remains available for $49.99 (standard) and $59.99 (premium), with cross-progression across Xbox Series X|S, PC, ROG Xbox Ally, and cloud streaming services. It is also included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Key additions in the anniversary update
- Three new races: Dwarves, Orlans, and Aumauan (joining humans and elves).
- Magic Mirror: Instantly change race, appearance, or load presets mid-game.
- New Game+: Retains abilities, gear, and enchantments with reset progress and higher enemy stats.
- Custom modifiers: Adjust enemy difficulty, player stats, and resource limits.
- Photo Mode: Capture and share in-game scenes.
- Quarterstaff: New melee weapon type.
- Quality-of-life: Improved lighting, skippable dialogue, and enemy respawns.
- PS5 launch: All prior updates included.
The update’s focus on player choice—whether through race selection, replayability, or customization—positions Avowed as a more flexible experience. New Game+ and modifiers cater to veterans seeking a challenge, while the Magic Mirror and race options lower the barrier for newcomers. The addition of PlayStation 5 further expands its audience, ensuring the Living Lands remain a destination for ARPG fans across platforms.
