Obsidian RPG Avowed Can Hit 60FPS on Xbox Series X

Obsidian's Avowed: 60fps on Xbox Series X Confirmed, Series S Locked at 30fps

Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment's highly anticipated RPG, will achieve a frame rate of up to 60 frames per second (fps) on the Xbox Series X, according to game director Carrie Patel in a MinnMax interview. While Patel didn't elaborate on specifics, the confirmation settles previous uncertainty regarding the Series X performance. The Xbox Series S version, as previously announced, remains capped at 30fps.

Whether Avowed will offer selectable performance and graphics modes—a common feature providing a trade-off between frame rate and visual fidelity—remains unconfirmed. It's unclear if the 60fps target on the Series X is the default setting or requires activating a performance mode.

Avowed's release date presents a pricing discrepancy. Those willing to pay $89.99 gain early access on February 13th, while the standard $69.99 edition launches on February 18th. This staggered release strategy, employed by several publishers, has been abandoned by some, such as Ubisoft.

Sharing the universe with Pillars of Eternity, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG prioritizing player agency. Players will unravel a narrative rich in war, mystery, and intrigue, forging alliances and rivalries within a dynamic world.

IGN's final preview lauded Avowed's engaging dialogue, freedom of choice, and overall enjoyable gameplay, stating, "Avowed is just a lot of fun."