Avowed 2.0 Update Adds Species, New Game Plus, Launches on PS5

Obsidian Entertainment marked the one-year anniversary of its action role-playing game Avowed with a substantial 2.0 update released on February 17, 2026, introducing new playable species, a New Game Plus mode, and other enhancements while expanding the title to PlayStation 5 for the first time.

Originally launched on February 18, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, Avowed places players in the role of an envoy from the Aedyran Empire tasked with colonizing the Living Lands, a mysterious frontier plagued by the Dreamscourge soul disease that drives settlers to madness. Set in the Eora universe shared with the Pillars of Eternity series, the game emphasizes exploration, companion interactions, and player choices that shape relationships and outcomes. Over the past year, Obsidian has issued regular patches addressing bugs, performance, and minor features, building toward this anniversary milestone.

The update's most prominent additions expand character creation options. Players can now select from three new species alongside the existing humans and elves: dwarves, known for their strength and tenacity; orlans, distinguished by their two-toned skin, prominent ears, and smaller...