Avowed quietly put out the PC requirements and file size and I’m pleasantly surprised

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Avowed quietly put out the PC requirements and file size and I'm pleasantly surprised

What you need to know

  • Avowed, a role-playing game by Obsidian Entertainment, is being published under Xbox Game Studios.
  • The official release is set for February 18, 2025, with early access starting five days prior for those who preorder the Premium or Steelbook Edition.
  • After confirming its release on Battle.net, Obsidian updated the Steam page too, to include the PC requirements and file size.

As a seasoned tech enthusiast with a library of games spanning multiple generations, I can’t help but feel a sense of relief and anticipation upon hearing about Avowed’s upcoming release. With its modest system requirements and manageable file size compared to some of today’s behemoths, it seems like Obsidian Entertainment has crafted an experience that’s accessible yet immersive.

Yesterday brought some excitement for Microsoft and Obsidian’s upcoming first-party RPG, Avowed, with the announcement that it will be the first Microsoft title to launch on Battle.net since the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Adding to the buzz, a Premium Steelbook Edition was revealed, granting players five days of early access.

What slipped under the radar, though, was an update to the game’s Steam page. It now includes the PC system requirements, which are refreshingly modest, and reveals a pleasantly manageable file size of just 75GB. In a world where Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds weigh in at 140GB or more (though you can tweak the former to the bits you want), Avowed is practically lightweight. Honestly, it’s a relief for me who’s trying to preserve space on my Xbox SSD expansion card during this packed release window.

Avowed full system requirements for PC

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For now, there’s no detailed information about resolutions or frames per second (FPS) for PC versions of Avowed. However, we do know that it aims to achieve 30 FPS on Xbox Series X|S, a target confirmed during our preview. Regarding the PC version, NVIDIA has demonstrated the game with DLSS RTX activated, suggesting enhanced performance for RTX GPUs. Here are the minimum system requirements needed to run Avowed on a PC.

Minimum PC spec requirements

  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-8400
  • Memory: 16GB
  • Graphics: AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580
  • Storage: 75GB
  • DirectX: Version 12

Recommended PC spec requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel i7-10700K
  • Memory: 16GB
  • Graphics: AMD RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080
  • Storage: 75GB
  • DirectX: Version 12

Will Avowed run on Steam Deck and ROG Ally?

At this point, it’s not yet clear if Avowed will be Steam Deck compatible or if it will utilize FSR. This means that its playability on the Steam Deck is still unconfirmed, but I remain optimistic. In contrast, the ROG Ally easily surpasses the minimum requirements, suggesting it should run the game smoothly. We’ll keep you informed as more information becomes available.

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