Avowed Targets 60FPS on Xbox Series X

Obsidian Entertainment's highly anticipated role-playing game, Avowed, is set to deliver smooth gameplay at 60 frames per second on the Xbox Series X. Game director Carrie Patel confirmed to MinnMax that players can achieve up to 60fps on Microsoft's flagship console, while the Xbox Series S version will remain capped at 30fps as previously announced.

Details about whether Avowed will feature a performance mode and a graphics mode are still under wraps. Typically, performance mode offers 60fps with reduced visual quality, whereas graphics mode provides 30fps with enhanced visuals. It remains to be seen if the default setting on the Xbox Series X will naturally hit 60fps without a specific mode toggle.

Avowed is scheduled for release on February 13 for those opting for the premium $89.99 version. Fans looking to purchase the game at the standard price of $69.99 will have to wait until February 18, reflecting a pricing strategy recently adopted by some publishers, though it has already been abandoned by companies like Ubisoft.

Set within the rich universe of Pillars of Eternity, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG that places a significant focus on player choice. The narrative delves into themes of war, mystery, and intrigue, allowing players to explore a vast world and develop relationships that can evolve into deep friendships or fierce rivalries.

IGN's Final Preview of Avowed lauded the game for its nuanced conversations and the extensive freedom it offers players, concluding that "Avowed is just a lot of fun."