Avowed on PS5 feels like Obsidian’s answer to Elder Scrolls, but tighter and smarter

Dropping into the Living Lands on PS5

TL;DR

• Obsidian’s take on Elder Scrolls: First‑person fantasy combat, flexible builds, and open zones instead of a single massive sandbox.
• Companion‑driven: Two‑party setup with Mass Effect‑style radial commands and solid banter; story leans into political and cultural tension.
• Dual loadouts & New Game+: Instantly swap builds, experiment with new weapons like quarterstaves, and push attributes higher in replay.
• Smart systems: Contextual codex overlay, granular difficulty modifiers with XP incentives, UI customization, and Magic Mirror respecs.
• Anniversary Update perks: New playable races (Dwarf, Orlan, Aumaua), expanded presets, photo mode, and a year of QoL tweaks.
• Technical profile: Solid performance on PS5, polished visuals with strong art direction, but clearly a “double‑A” production in animations and scope.
• Best for: Players craving a focused, modern fantasy RPG on PS5 or Xbox/PC that respects their time and offers genuine build variety.