One year after its initial debut, Obsidian's Avowed is shedding its exclusivity. Tomorrow, PS5 players finally step into the Living Lands, while PC and Xbox veterans receive the massive Anniversary Update. We’ve verified the patch notes and technical specs to ensure your hardware is ready for the jump.

Anniversary Content: More Than a Port

The Anniversary Update is a systems-heavy overhaul designed for replayability. The headline feature is **New Game+**, which allows you to carry your build into "Adventure 2." Notably, the level cap for attributes has been raised to **30**, allowing for truly god-like builds in late-game cycles.

Character creation has also been significantly expanded. Originally limited to Humans and Elves, you can now play as **Orlans, Dwarves, or Aumauas**. This isn't just a skin swap; these races feature unique hitboxes and racial dialogue options that shift how world factions perceive the "Envoy."

Performance Guide: PS5 & PC

On **PlayStation 5**, Obsidian has leveraged the console’s I/O to keep load times under 4 seconds.

• Performance Mode: Stable 60FPS. Uses FSR 3.1 to upscale from a base 1080p to 1440p.
• Fidelity Mode: 30FPS. Features Ray-Traced Global Illumination and shadows—highly recommended for the new Photo Mode.

The "Magic Mirror" & Custom Difficulty

Mid-game regrets? The update introduces a Magic Mirror at your camp, allowing you to re-spec your appearance and race without restarting your journey. Additionally, a new suite of Difficulty Sliders lets you tune specific metrics like "Stamina Depletion" and "Merchant Inflation," allowing for a survival-lite experience if you so choose.