Is there a possibility for the release of 'Avowed' on PS5 following its debut on Xbox?
Xbox has made it clear that no game is off-limits when it comes to potential release on rival consoles, like PlayStation or Nintendo. This includes highly anticipated exclusives, such as Avowed, the new RPG from Obsidian. But with Avowed's release date drawing near, the question arises: will it join the ranks of exclusives that eventually make their way to other consoles?
There are three ways Microsoft typically handles its exclusives:
- Same-day launch, like with DOOM: The Dark Ages, offering Day One access on Game Pass.
- Time delay, as seen with Indiana Jones and older games like Grounded and Sea of Thieves.
- Unclear timeline, or never, like with Halo Infinite or Starfield.
Avowed seems to fit into Microsoft's 'new first-party IPs' category, meaning it might remain an Xbox exclusive. However, Microsoft's stance on exclusivity has shifted, and there's been no official announcement about Avowed coming to PlayStation.
The internal decision-making process for new IPs like Avowed is uncertain. Microsoft might have an internal policy that prevents certain types of games from releasing on other platforms, such as new first-party IPs. While this does not necessarily mean Avowed will never make its way to PlayStation, the trajectory of Starfield suggests a long wait.
With Avowed set to launch on February 18, 2025, on Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC, the wait continues for any news about a potential PlayStation release. The game's director, Carrie Patel, has hinted at the possibility, adding fuel to the speculation. But for now, Avowed remains an Xbox-only title.
Despite Xbox's policy of making no game off-limits for potential release on rivals like PlayStation, the avowed PS5 exclusive, Avowed, from Obsidian, seems to be following Microsoft's 'new first-party IPs' category, suggesting potential exclusivity. However, Microsoft's recent shift in exclusivity stance has left the question of Avowed's future availability on Xbox's competitor, the PlayStation, unanswered. Besides, with the Xbox release of Avowed scheduled for 2025, the Xbox community eagerly awaits any news about exclusivity issues, given the game director's hints of potential multi-platform availability.
