Avowed
News, coverage and analysis tracking Avowed across the outlets.
Latest coverage
Phil Spencer Was Good for Xbox, but His Legacy Is Complicated - IGN
Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with Microsoft, concluding a 12-year tenure as Head of Xbox. His legacy is viewed as complicated, with shareholders seeing massive stock growth while some hardcore gamers point to increased subscription prices, fewer exclusives, and studio closures. Despite these criticisms, the article argues Spencer was a net positive, crediting him with saving Xbox during the Xbox One era, championing features like backwards compatibility and cross-play, and building a strong portfolio of studios and games.
Pearl Abyss Reveals Launch Trailer for Crimson Desert Prior to Global Release on March 20 - GameHaunt
Pearl Abyss has revealed the launch trailer for Crimson Desert, an open-world action RPG set to release globally on March 20, 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ROG Xbox Ally, featuring fast-paced combat, dragon riding, and a vast world. Pre-load begins on March 17, 2026.
Avowed PS5 Port Scores 8.5/10 with Anniversary Update Features
The Obsidian Entertainment-developed action-RPG Avowed has received an 8.5/10 score for its PlayStation 5 port, which includes all patches and the Anniversary Update. The port offers three performance modes (30fps, 40fps, and 60fps) and features new playable races and a quarterstaff weapon. This release highlights the benefits of studios taking time to optimize ports, expanding the game's audience after its initial Xbox and PC launch.
Game of the Month: Resident Evil Requiem (February 2026)
Resident Evil Requiem has been voted the Game of the Month for February 2026 by Push Square readers, securing over half of the 804 votes cast. The game was praised for its blend of gameplay styles, combining Leon's action with Grace's horror elements, and its success is attributed to being a high-quality, fan-pleasing title.
Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (February 2026)
Push Square is polling readers to determine the PlayStation 5 Game of the Month for February 2026. Notable releases included Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Nioh 3, God of War: Sons of Sparta, and Resident Evil Requiem, among others. Voting closes on March 9, 2026.
The complete guide to game subscription services in 2026
This guide details the current state of gaming subscription services as of February 2026, analyzing pricing, library sizes, and platform support across major offerings like Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online. It highlights recent price hikes, tier restructurings, and the evolving landscape of cloud gaming and bundled services, offering insights for consumers to determine the best value.
Xbox Game Pass in 2026: every tier, price, and change explained
Microsoft significantly restructured Xbox Game Pass on October 1, 2025, introducing new tiers, bundling additional services, and increasing prices, with Ultimate jumping 50% to $29.99 per month. The service now offers Essential ($9.99), Premium ($14.99), PC Game Pass ($16.49), and Ultimate ($29.99), with day-one access to first-party titles like Call of Duty restricted to Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The changes reposition Game Pass as a premium entertainment bundle, omitting a family plan and annual subscription options.
Your Xbox Game Pass library is getting a serious upgrade with The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and more
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in February 2026, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and EA Sports College Football 26. Several other games are also being added, while a few titles will be removed from the service.
Avowed will run at 60fps on Xbox Series X - which is great news
Obsidian Entertainment has confirmed that Avowed will feature a 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X, addressing previous concerns about frame rate limitations. This update is seen as a positive development for the upcoming role-playing game, especially for Xbox Game Pass subscribers who will receive it day one. The confirmation of a performance mode prioritizes smooth gameplay, a key factor for action-heavy titles.
