Xbox is Bringing Avowed to PS5, But Expect an Anniversary Update First.
In a surprising move, Xbox has announced that it will bring Obsidian's highly-regarded fantasy action RPG, Avowed, to the PlayStation 5. The game, which was one of the standout titles of last year, will make its debut on Sony's console just one day shy of its first anniversary, on February 17.
However, fans of the game won't have to wait long for their chance to play it, as an anniversary update is set to be released across all platforms simultaneously. This update promises to include a range of new features and content, including a new game+ mode, which will allow players who have already completed the game to replay it with all their gear and upgrades intact.
Avowed's release on PS5 marks another major milestone in Microsoft's efforts to bring first-party Xbox games to Sony's console. Over the past couple of years, this has included titles such as Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, and Sea of Thieves.
While Avowed itself is not a traditional exclusivity move - it was never exclusive to Xbox in the first place - its release on PS5 represents a significant shift in the way that games are distributed. As Microsoft continues to open up its library of first-party titles to other platforms, fans will be eager to see what other surprises lie ahead.
One thing is certain: Avowed's arrival on PS5 comes with high expectations. The game itself has received widespread critical acclaim for its beautiful graphics, engaging combat systems, and memorable characters. With the anniversary update set to arrive in time to coincide with its release, it's likely that fans will be in for a real treat.
In a surprising move, Xbox has announced that it will bring Obsidian's highly-regarded fantasy action RPG, Avowed, to the PlayStation 5. The game, which was one of the standout titles of last year, will make its debut on Sony's console just one day shy of its first anniversary, on February 17.
However, fans of the game won't have to wait long for their chance to play it, as an anniversary update is set to be released across all platforms simultaneously. This update promises to include a range of new features and content, including a new game+ mode, which will allow players who have already completed the game to replay it with all their gear and upgrades intact.
Avowed's release on PS5 marks another major milestone in Microsoft's efforts to bring first-party Xbox games to Sony's console. Over the past couple of years, this has included titles such as Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, and Sea of Thieves.
While Avowed itself is not a traditional exclusivity move - it was never exclusive to Xbox in the first place - its release on PS5 represents a significant shift in the way that games are distributed. As Microsoft continues to open up its library of first-party titles to other platforms, fans will be eager to see what other surprises lie ahead.
One thing is certain: Avowed's arrival on PS5 comes with high expectations. The game itself has received widespread critical acclaim for its beautiful graphics, engaging combat systems, and memorable characters. With the anniversary update set to arrive in time to coincide with its release, it's likely that fans will be in for a real treat.
anyway i guess this means we might see more xbox titles on ps5 soon 
like maybe even forza horizon 6 or somethin 
cant wait for that anniversary update with all the new features... new game+ mode sounds like a dream come true! 
what's even more amazing is that MS is slowly but surely expanding their games library to other platforms, so i'm sure there are more surprises in store! 
. I mean, we've seen this happen before with other games too. But still, Avowed's got a rep for being a great game, so maybe I'm just expecting too much 
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just got my stats on Avowed's performance 
: 95% of players who pre-ordered are still waiting for the game to drop 
. Meanwhile, 45% of Xbox fans are freaking out about this move 
. What's your take on it? 
. And the PS5 version will include 4K resolution and ray tracing 
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. Indiana Jones & The Great Circle has a 92% player retention rate after just 2 weeks of release 
. And Sea of Thieves has a global player base of over 50 million players 
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. What do you want to see added next? 
Microsoft is totally crushing it with these exclusivity deals and bringing their awesome games to all platforms. The fact that they're gonna release an anniversary update ASAP is like, the icing on the cake 
. Can't wait to see what new features and content they'll add! 
. Still, it's a big deal, and fans are gonna be stoked to get their hands on it. Bring. It. On! 
Also, an anniversary update before the actual release? That's some top-notch planning right there. 
anyone got a source on this one? 
so yeah idk what to expect from this whole situation 
and an anniversary update? that's like the best news ever 
i've been waiting for new content since i finished the game last year... i'm hyped 
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. And let's be real, Avowed is an absolute masterpiece of a game - beautiful graphics, engaging combat, memorable characters... what more could you want?