Avowed — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Patch 2.1 is Live! | 2026-03-25 | Greetings Envoys!Today we are releasing Patch 2.1 for Avowed with the latest bug fixes and a community requested feature!Community Requested Feature:In the previous update, we implemented 3 encounters in each region that would respawn enemy units. We’ve added a toggle in the settings menu to disable respawning enemies.Go to Settings > Gameplay > Combat > Check ToggleBug FixesFixed an issue causing the player to get stuck leaning to the right during third person mode.Fixed a crash when engaging in combat with a Skeleton Barbarian.Fixed a crash when starting Photo Mode near a Xaurip Elder.Fixed an issue where companions would not look at the En |
| Avowed Anniversary Update | 2026-02-17 | It has been one year since the launch of Avowed and the team is ending its post-launch roadmap with a substantial anniversary update built with both returning and new players in mind. This release delivers long-requested community features and a broad slate of quality-of-life improvements; including a fan driven feature to bring Avowed even closer to its Pillars of Eternity franchise roots. Let’s break down all of the big new additions that are coming to the game with this update. New Playable Species Headlining the anniversary update is a major expansion to character creation: three new playable species join the existing Humans and Elves. Dw |
| Patch 2.0 is Live | 2026-02-17 | Greetings Envoys,It has been one year since the launch of Avowed and the team is ending its post-launch roadmap with a substantial anniversary update built with both returning and new players in mind. This release delivers long-requested community features and a broad slate of quality-of-life improvements; including a fan driven feature to bring Avowed even closer to its Pillars of Eternity franchise roots.If you come across any issues or bugs, please contact our support team. https://avowed.obsidian.net/issue-tracker#contactFeatures and ImprovementsNew Game+New Game Plus is now available after completing the main story. This mode is designed |
| Avowed's One Year Anniversary | 2026-01-15 | The one year anniversary of Avowed is upon us.Last week, Gameplay Director Gabe Paramo and Lead Character Designer Dimitri Berman spoke with the New Game+ Showcase crew about what players can expect in the next update: the new quarterstaff weapon, photo mode, a new game plus mode, and new playable races! The game is also now available for $49.99 for the base edition and $59.99 for the premium edition.We have more to share about the update in the weeks to come as we approach the February 17th release date—stay tuned! |
| Avowed Updated Roadmap | 2025-12-02 | Hello, Envoys!If you’ve been following along with our updates for Avowed you would know that according to our road map, we said we would have an update coming this fall. You would also know that update would bring New Game Plus, Photo Mode, a new weapon type and a few other features.If you’ve checked out a calendar you may have also noticed that fall is quickly running out.To break the bad news first, Avowed will not be receiving a fall update. With that out of the way, the good news: instead of a fall update, we will be releasing an update around the anniversary of the game’s release next February that will bring everything that was schedule |
| Steam Deck Verified - Patch 1.5 Notes | 2025-07-15 | Greetings Envoys,The 1.5 Patch Notes for Avowed are here, featuring new updates, community requested changes, and bug fixes. Thank you for your feedback, suggestions, and support, and we look forward to sharing future updates with you! If you come across any issues or bugs, please contact us at support.obsidian.net. In other great news, Avowed is now Steam Deck Verified! Features and Improvements!Hardware Avowed is Steam Deck Verified New Ranger and Fighter AbilitiesWe added new abilities and passives to the Fighter and Ranger tree to round out the classes compared to the Wizard tree. In order to accommodate these new additions, all of your E |
| Avowed 1.4 Update is Here — And So Is Our Roadmap! | 2025-05-15 | Thank you for being part of our amazing community. Your support means the world to us, and we’re excited to share what’s next on the horizon for Avowed. Alongside today’s 1.4 update, we’re also unveiling our roadmap! This new graphic gives a sneak peek at some of the content and improvements coming to Avowed in the near future. We hope it gives you a clearer picture of what we’re working on—and what you can look forward to next. We also want to acknowledge our players in Korea, Japan, and French-speaking regions. We know how important it is to experience a game in your preferred language, and we are actively working on localized versions for |
| Xbox Publisher Sale - Avowed | 2025-04-24 | |
| Patch 1.3.1 is Live | 2025-03-27 | Greetings Envoys, A new patch is now available! This update includes important fixes, so be sure to update your game when you see it. If you are encountering any problems, please continue to let us know at Obsidian Entertainment Support. Thanks for playing, and we appreciate your support! — The Avowed Team Community Requested Features Added 'high contrast' support for several UI screens. Added Native Anti-Aliasing option for FSR. Quests The quest "Our Dreams Divide Us Still" will now correctly advance at the end of combat for affected players. This includes a retroactive fix for players who load a save made post combat. Turning the winch to s |
| 1.3 Patch Notes | 2025-03-13 | Hello everyone, We want to take a moment to thank you for your continued reports, feedback, and suggestions. Your insights are valuable to us, and we appreciate the time and effort you put into sharing your experiences with us. Our team is committed to ongoing support, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. Your input is key to help us refine and expand Avowed, and we are excited to keep rolling out updates. Within the next few weeks, we are going to be releasing a roadmap that will go over some of the plans we have that will be coming to the game over the upcoming year, so keep your eyes peeled! Thank you for being part of our communi |
| 1.2.4 Patch Notes | 2025-02-27 | Hey everyone, A new patch is now live! This update brings important fixes and improvements, so be sure to update your game when it becomes available. We truly appreciate all of your reports and feedback—it’s invaluable in helping us identify and address issues to improve the game. Your support and patience mean a lot to us, and we want you to know that we’re listening. Our team is committed to making Avowed the best experience possible for everyone, and we will continue working hard to refine and enhance the game based on your input. We have a dedicated team focused on making Avowed better and better, and we’ll have more to announce soon. Sta |
| 1.2.3 Patch Notes | 2025-02-21 | Hey everyone, A new patch is now available! This update includes important fixes, so be sure to update your game when you see it. If you are encountering any problems, please continue to let us know at support.obsidian.net. Thanks for playing, and we appreciate your support! — The Avowed Team Crashes & Major Issues Resolved a crash related to GameThread timing out. Fixed a crash when pressing ESC after climbing a ladder. Fixed a crash that occurred when playing on PC with an Xbox Account signed in and losing an internet connection. Addressed a rare rendering-related crash Quests & Area Design Yatzli now correctly advances "A Path to the Garde |
| Avowed Is Available Now – Your Journey Awaits | 2025-02-18 | The wait is finally over—Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment’s highly anticipated fantasy RPG has officially launched! Step into the breathtaking Living Lands, a wild and mysterious island located in the Pillars of Eternity world of Eora, and embark on a journey filled with danger, discovery, and adventure. A Land in Turmoil The Living Lands is a frontier unlike any other. This rugged and untamed island has become a haven for exiles, dreamers, and adventurers seeking a fresh start. Its vibrant regions and scattered settlements pulse with life, each hiding untold stories and ancient secrets waiting to be uncovered. But this land of promise is fraug |
| Patch 1.2.2 Notes | 2025-02-18 | Hey everyone! Patch 1.2.2 is here, bringing a variety of fixes and improvements based on your feedback. From crash and quest fixes to gameplay tweaks and UI updates, we’ve addressed several community-requested issues to make your experience even better. As always, if you run into any other issues or have feedback, be sure to reach out—we appreciate your support! Community-Requested Fixes Updates to Equipment Tier difference feedback and penalties/bonuses: Changed Tier penalty system from a hard tier to tier system and made it dynamic based on players equipment and the tier (and sub-tier) of the enemy. Tier difference rules now only apply when |
| Avowed Advanced Access Is Open—Start Your Journey Now! | 2025-02-13 | The wait is over—Advanced Access for Avowed is officially live! If you’ve been eager to step into the Living Lands, now’s your chance to dive in before launch on February 18th and experience the game all weekend long. https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/avowed/news/STEAM_GODLIKE_ABILITY_25fps_616x347.gif Players who purchased the Premium Edition or upgraded with the Avowed Premium Upgrade Addon can jump in right now and get a head start on their adventure. If you purchased the Standard Edition but want to join Advanced Access, you can still upgrade to the Premium Edition and start playing immediately! Play Early and Get Additional Digital E |
| Pre-order the Premium Edition to Start Your Adventure Early | 2024-11-14 | We’re just a few months away from the launch of Obsidian Entertainment’s first-person fantasy RPG, Avowed, and everyone at the studio couldn’t be more thrilled to invite players to experience the mystery and allure of the Living Lands. Arriving on February 18, 2025, Avowed brings you to a previously unseen region from the unforgettable world of Eora, first introduced in the award-winning Pillars of Eternity. In your role as envoy, alongside your companions, you’ll uncover hidden truths and navigate delicate situations, where every choice shapes the fate of the land and the people living here. |