One year after Avowed* arrived, Obsidian has delivered its most ambitious update yet—a major expansion of the game’s identity that reshapes character customization, introduces a New Game Plus mode, and adds a new weapon type. The changes, tied to the game’s PlayStation 5 release, mark a significant step toward fulfilling the title’s RPG ambitions.
The most noticeable shift is in character creation, where three new playable races—Dwarves, Orlans, and Aumauans—join the existing Human and Elf options. Orlans, with their feline features, bring back the playful Yatzli from the game’s lore, while Aumauans introduce a towering, aquatic-inspired design. Each race comes with distinct starting attributes, further deepening the strategic depth of early-game choices.
For players who wish they’d chosen a different race mid-playthrough, Obsidian has introduced a Magic Mirror at camp. This new tool allows players to alter their race or even their godlike mutations—those eerie fungal growths that mark divine transformation—without restarting the game.
New Game Plus arrives as expected, preserving all acquired weapons, armor, and unlocked abilities (excluding godlike traits) while scaling enemy durability and increasing the player’s attribute cap from 15 to 30. The update also refines gameplay with adjustable difficulty sliders and a new photo mode, catering to both casual and hardcore players.
On the combat front, a quarterstaff has been added as a new weapon class, offering a mix of bludgeoning damage and wand-like stun mechanics. The staff’s design suggests a versatile tool for both offense and crowd control, fitting neatly into the game’s evolving combat system.
While the update is largely well-received, some players have noted that the new races and features—particularly the Magic Mirror—feel like long-overdue additions. Others appreciate the balance between accessibility and depth, though a few have expressed mild frustration over the lack of additional class or skill expansions in this patch.
The full patch notes, which detail additional tweaks and optimizations, are available through official channels. With these changes, Avowed* continues its evolution, offering players more freedom and replayability as it solidifies its place in the action-RPG genre.
