Xbox's Latest Acquisition: Avowed to Hit PS5 Ahead of Anniversary Update
A major blow to Sony fans has just been dealt as Obsidian's highly-acclaimed fantasy action RPG, Avowed, is set to join the ranks of other Xbox exclusives on PlayStation 5. The game will make its debut on February 17, marking a significant milestone for the title, which was first released less than a year ago.
As a sweet treat for fans, an anniversary update is also scheduled to roll out across all platforms on the same day, complete with exciting new features such as a "game+ mode," allowing seasoned players to replay the game with their upgraded gear and abilities. Additionally, photo mode, a brand-new weapon type, and more are just a few of the goodies in store.
Developed by Obsidian, Avowed takes place in the same universe as the acclaimed Pillars of Eternity games and follows an investigation into a mysterious fungal plague that has infested the world. Critics have praised the game's writing, combat systems, character customization options, and generous encumbrance limits, which all contribute to a truly magical gaming experience.
This move marks another significant shift in Microsoft's strategy as it continues to bring Xbox exclusives over to PS5, effectively ending their console exclusivity. Other notable titles that have made the leap include Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Sea of Thieves, and a forthcoming Halo game.
While this news may be disappointing for some, it also underscores Microsoft's commitment to offering its best content to fans across various platforms. With Avowed now set to join the ranks of PlayStation exclusives, gamers can look forward to an exciting new era of gaming experiences on both sides of the console divide.
A major blow to Sony fans has just been dealt as Obsidian's highly-acclaimed fantasy action RPG, Avowed, is set to join the ranks of other Xbox exclusives on PlayStation 5. The game will make its debut on February 17, marking a significant milestone for the title, which was first released less than a year ago.
As a sweet treat for fans, an anniversary update is also scheduled to roll out across all platforms on the same day, complete with exciting new features such as a "game+ mode," allowing seasoned players to replay the game with their upgraded gear and abilities. Additionally, photo mode, a brand-new weapon type, and more are just a few of the goodies in store.
Developed by Obsidian, Avowed takes place in the same universe as the acclaimed Pillars of Eternity games and follows an investigation into a mysterious fungal plague that has infested the world. Critics have praised the game's writing, combat systems, character customization options, and generous encumbrance limits, which all contribute to a truly magical gaming experience.
This move marks another significant shift in Microsoft's strategy as it continues to bring Xbox exclusives over to PS5, effectively ending their console exclusivity. Other notable titles that have made the leap include Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Sea of Thieves, and a forthcoming Halo game.
While this news may be disappointing for some, it also underscores Microsoft's commitment to offering its best content to fans across various platforms. With Avowed now set to join the ranks of PlayStation exclusives, gamers can look forward to an exciting new era of gaming experiences on both sides of the console divide.
i mean dont get me wrong ill still play avowed on xbox but its just so cool to think that ppl who wanna play it will have to switch consoles 
i personally love the pillars of eternity series and the writing in avowed sounds amazing 
im hyped for the anniversary update tho thats like a sweet bonus for all the fans 
that avowed is making the jump to ps5... but at the same time, it's awesome to see more exclusive titles hitting other consoles 
! i mean, who doesn't love a good game+ mode, right? 
and those new features for anniversay update are gonna be a total game-changer (pun intended)! as someone who loves playing avowed on pc, it's cool to know that all platforms will get the same awesome content 
. it's great to see microsoft bringing its best games to fans everywhere 
. bring it on, ps5! 
, I'm literally dying over here 
! Another Xbox exclusive making its way to PS5?! Like, what's the point of even having a home console if you're just gonna give away your best games 
... but idk about this move... microsoft's been bringing xbox exclusives to ps5 left and right lately 
like, what's next? will they just make all their games multi-platform too? 
i mean, i get it, ms wants to be inclusive and all that, but it feels like they're kinda undermining xbox's identity a bit 
. Still, it's all about giving gamers options and making sure everyone can have an amazing gaming experience, right? 
xbox just went and snatched another super popular game away from ps5 lol like what's next? microsoft is straight up trying to take over or something, but at the same time i guess it's cool that avowed will get an anniversary update with some awesome new features - game+ mode sounds like so much fun! 
. What's the source behind this info? Where's the confirmation from Obsidian or Microsoft? This doesn't sit right with me...
i mean, obsidian is like a master of rpgs and this game is shaping up to be epic. the fact that it's coming to ps5 in february is def gonna shake things up. and an anniversary update with all those sweet features? yessss please! 
I think this move shows Microsoft's willingness to share the gaming love, so maybe we'll see more Xbox titles pop up on PS5 in the future 
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. And what about all the people who actually bought Xbox because they wanted those exclusives now they're all being transferred to PS5? It's like they're just going through the motions, I guess 
It feels like they're just trying to suffocate Sony with their own games and make the competition irrelevant. And don't even get me started on how they're basically undermining their own console exclusivity policy 
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