In a significant move for console gaming, the highly anticipated action role-playing game Avowed is officially coming to the PlayStation 5. Microsoft and developer Obsidian Entertainment have confirmed that the title will launch on Sony's platform on February 17, 2026. This date marks exactly one year after the game's initial debut on PC and Xbox Series S/X in February 2025.
What's Included in the PS5 Version of Avowed?
The PlayStation 5 release is not a simple port. It will be a comprehensive version that includes all the technical updates, bug fixes, and content additions the game has received since its original launch. PS5 owners will essentially get a definitive edition from day one.
This enhanced version introduces several major features that were not available at the initial launch. Key additions include expanded skill trees for the Ranger and Fighter classes, giving players more ways to customize their combat style. A highly requested Photo Mode will allow gamers to capture their adventures in the vibrant world of Eora.
Perhaps the most significant new feature is the New Game Plus mode. This allows players to start a fresh playthrough while retaining all their hard-earned equipment, though they will begin at level 1 against tougher, modified enemies.
Character creation receives a major boost with the inclusion of three new non-human playable races: Amaua, Orlan, and Dwarves. This offers far greater role-playing depth than the original release. Players will also enjoy the ability to change their character's appearance directly from the overworld and experiment with a new weapon type.
Pre-Order Details and Pricing
Pre-orders for Avowed on PlayStation 5 are already active on the PlayStation Store. The standard edition is priced at $50. For players seeking extra content, a Premium Edition is available for $60.
The Premium Edition bundle includes:
- A digital artbook
- The official game soundtrack
- Two additional player armour sets
- Eight unique companion skins
As of now, the companies have not announced any plans for a physical disc version of the game on PS5.
A Wider Trend of Microsoft Games on PS5
Avowed's arrival on PlayStation 5 is part of a broader strategy shift for Microsoft Gaming. It joins a growing list of titles published by Microsoft that have made the jump to Sony's console, including popular games like Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Forza Horizon 5.
This trend was further highlighted at the 2025 Game Awards, where a PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 version of South of Midnight was also announced. It signals a more platform-agnostic approach for certain Microsoft-owned studios and IPs.
Simultaneously with the PS5 launch, Obsidian will release a major anniversary update for Avowed on all existing platforms (PC, Xbox Series S/X). This ensures the entire player base benefits from the new content and features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and the additional playable races.
For the uninitiated, Avowed is a first-person action RPG set in the rich and established universe of Pillars of Eternity. Players are tasked with investigating a mysterious and deadly plague, exploring a vast world, and engaging in dynamic combat using a mix of weapons and powerful magic. Its expansion to PS5 opens up this experience to millions of new players worldwide.
