This month, several highly anticipated AAA games like “Monster Hunter World” and “Kingdom Come Deliverance 2” are arriving on PlayStation 5, but one notable title missing from the list is “Avowed.” Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, creators of “Fallout: New Vegas,” “Avowed” is the newest addition to the “Pillars of Eternity” series. Having been in development for approximately six years, this first-person fantasy RPG was released on February 18, exclusively for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Given that it’s published by Xbox Game Studios, it’s not too unexpected that it didn’t debut on PS5 simultaneously.
In recent times, Xbox has been adapting several of its prominent AAA exclusives for PlayStation consoles. Despite continuing production of its consoles, Microsoft, once considered a direct rival of PlayStation, is transforming its business model to function more like a third-party publisher rather than a conventional platform holder. Upcoming games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Age of Mythology: Retold, and even Forza Horizon 5 are slated for release on PlayStation 5 in the near future. Given this trend, it’s possible that Avowed might debut on PS5 this year. However, there could be an obstacle that may keep the game from appearing on Sony’s console in 2025.
A Possible Avowed PS5 Port Could Be Delayed Because of The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian’s Next Game After Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, is Coming to PS5 This Year
This year, it’s surprising news that Obsidian Entertainment is launching not one but two top-tier games! They recently released “Avowed,” and they’re also planning to debut “The Outer Worlds 2” soon. Announced in 2021, “The Outer Worlds 2” serves as a sequel to the 2019 sci-fi RPG, “The Outer Worlds.” For those unfamiliar, it’s often compared to the popular “Fallout” series, set in space. The original “The Outer Worlds” has been likened to Bethesda’s long-running franchise due to its satirical tone and retrofuturistic design, which “The Outer Worlds 2” appears to carry on.
Initially, The Outer Worlds 2 was only planned for release on Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC. However, during the Activision-Blizzard trial in 2023, a Microsoft Gaming executive mentioned that they hadn’t made a decision about whether to make the game exclusive to Xbox. Despite this uncertainty, many believed The Outer Worlds 2 would only be available on Microsoft platforms. Contrary to these assumptions, it was later announced at the Game Awards 2024 that The Outer Worlds 2 would also be playable on PlayStation 5, alongside its original release on Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC, making it one of the first Xbox games to be launched simultaneously on a competing platform.
Microsoft May Push Back a Potential Avowed PS5 Port if It Clashes With The Outer Worlds 2
It’s anticipated that “The Outer Worlds 2” will come out around 2025, but an exact release month isn’t specified yet. Given that Obsidian recently released “Avowed,” it’s likely the game will be launched in the latter part of this year. With a busy schedule for late 2025 including games like “Fable,” “Call of Duty” 2025, and “Ninja Gaiden 4,” Microsoft might choose to provide some breathing room for “The Outer Worlds 2” among their other releases.
As a passionate gamer eagerly awaiting The Outer Worlds 2 in late 2025, I can’t help but ponder about the possible implications for Avowed on PS5. Since both games cater to the same gaming demographic, it seems plausible that Microsoft might not release an Avowed port for PlayStation within the same timeframe. Doing so could potentially eat into the sales of The Outer Worlds 2 on PlayStation by offering two similar titles too close together.
While there’s no concrete evidence yet about Avowed being in development for PS5, if a port is indeed underway and can’t be finished until fall 2025, Microsoft might delay the PlayStation launch of Avowed to 2026. This move would give The Outer Worlds 2 more space to thrive without facing direct competition from another highly anticipated RPG in the same year.
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