Obsidian Entertainment's highly anticipated role-playing game, Avowed, is set to deliver a smooth gaming experience on the Xbox Series X, with game director Carrie Patel confirming to MinnMax that players can achieve up to 60 frames per second (fps). However, those on the Xbox Series S will be capped at 30fps, as previously announced.
While it's yet to be confirmed whether Avowed will feature the now-common performance and graphics modes—where performance mode typically offers 60fps at reduced visuals and graphics mode provides 30fps with enhanced visuals—it remains to be seen if the Xbox Series X version will naturally hit 60fps as a default setting.
Scheduled for release on February 13, Avowed comes with a premium price tag of $89.99. Fans looking to save a bit can opt for the $69.99 version, though they'll have to wait until February 18 to play. This staggered release strategy, while increasingly adopted by publishers, has been abandoned by some, such as Ubisoft.
Set within the universe of Pillars of Eternity, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG that places a significant emphasis on player choice. The narrative delves into themes of war, mystery, and intrigue, allowing players to explore the world and build relationships or rivalries with its inhabitants.
IGN's Final Preview of Avowed highlighted its engaging elements, praising the game's nuanced conversations and player freedom. The preview concluded that "Avowed is just a lot of fun," underscoring the game's appeal to RPG enthusiasts.
