Obsidian’s “Avowed” Sets Expectations for Xbox Series X/S Gamers

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Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming RPG “Avowed” is stirring the gaming community with its recently confirmed performance targets and narrative ambitions. Set to release on February 18, 2025, and also available on Xbox Game Pass, “Avowed” will operate at a 30 frames per second baseline on both Xbox Series X and S consoles.

This decision, as explained by Obsidian, is driven by the game’s design choices, which prioritize intricate game environments and a rich narrative experience over higher frame rates​.

Despite the standard 30 fps performance, which some gamers feel might undercut the next-gen console experience, “Avowed” promises to deliver a deep role-playing experience with extensive player-driven storylines. The game reportedly offers numerous endings, emphasizing player choice throughout its world.

This multi-end scenario aligns with Obsidian’s reputation for creating games where player decisions significantly impact the narrative. Gamers can expect to spend approximately 13 hours on the main storyline, with completionists potentially doubling that time due to the game’s depth and complexity.

While some Xbox enthusiasts have expressed disappointment with the performance limitations, the strategic choice by Obsidian aims to balance technical performance with gameplay quality and narrative depth, a common trade-off in modern game development.

As the release date approaches, it will be intriguing to see how these choices resonate with the gaming community and whether “Avowed” will meet the high expectations set by its ambitious design.