“We Have No Other Platform Announcements”: Xbox Responds To Avowed PS5 Rumors

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Summary

  • u/Blacktuth_ allegedly asked Obsidian Support if Avowed would launch on PS5, and was supposedly told that there are “no plans” at the moment.
  • Xbox told top-mob.com, however, that there are “no other platform announcements” at this time, which leaves the door open for the future.
  • It doesn’t seem likely that Avowed will come to PS5 any time soon, given that Doom: The Dark Ages and The Outer Worlds 2 ports were announced far in advance, but maybe one day, eh?

It seems that Xbox might be shifting towards a more open approach regarding exclusives, as The Outer Worlds 2 is set to release simultaneously on PS5 and Xbox. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, however, has a temporary exclusive run before appearing on Sony’s platform around spring of 2025. Microsoft has been transparent about their flexible strategy for game launches, but there’s no information available yet regarding Avowed’s launch timeline.

User u/Blacktuth_ asserts they reached out to Obsidian Entertainment’s customer service for a response regarding a potential release on new platforms. They were reportedly informed that their attempts to persuade through means such as bribery, kidnapping, enchantment, charm, and intimidation have been unsuccessful. However, the team acknowledged the user’s determination. At present, there are no plans for launching on additional platforms; should that change, they will notify players accordingly.

There are no plans to launch on additional platforms at this time.

As a gamer, I must say this piece of news needs to be approached with caution for a couple of reasons: firstly, it could potentially be a fake; secondly, even if Sony is working on a PS5 port, their support team wouldn’t officially announce it. Still, I’ve taken the step to contact Xbox to help clarify the authenticity of u/Blacktuth_’s post.

“Avowed is available on Xbox Series X/S, the Xbox app for Windows PC, Steam, Battle.net and with Game Pass. We have no other platform announcements,” a representative told top-mob.com.

So, It’s Still Up In The Air

No ‘announcements’ contrasts with “no intentions to debut on additional platforms” because it suggests flexibility for potential future changes. In fact, this aligns with Microsoft’s current approach regarding Xbox.

Last year, Phil Spencer expressed that there are no definitive boundaries for flagship games appearing on competing consoles, and there have been hints about titles like Gears of War and Halo potentially transitioning. At present, Avowed and Starfield remain uncertain.

It appears that games like Doom: The Dark Ages and The Outer Worlds 2, which were confirmed for PS5 well before their release dates, won’t likely have Avowed joining them on the platform in the near future. However, just as with any Xbox game, there’s always a chance things could shift.

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2025-03-11 14:42