Obsidian Entertainment is taking significant strides in refining its acclaimed title, Avowed, throughout 2025. With the recent launch of their development roadmap, gamers can look forward to a host of new features, including an exciting new game plus mode, a dedicated photo mode, and various enhancements. This announcement follows the release of the game’s substantial 1.4 update, which is now available for players on both PC and Xbox Series X/S platforms.
The 1.4 patch brings a range of new features, among them an innovative Arachnophobia safe mode. This feature offers players who may have a fear of spiders an alternative experience, replacing menacing arachnids with colorful, floating orbs. This whimsical modification aims to make gameplay more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Activating this option is a breeze, easily found in the accessibility menu, allowing players to customize their gaming environment effortlessly.
Beyond the spider makeover, this update brings various quality-of-life improvements. Notable enhancements include mouse and keyboard support on Xbox, increased quantities of gold and crafting materials, and upgrades to unique gear items. Listening to community feedback, Obsidian has also introduced a feature that allows players to defeat small creatures for potential loot drops, enriching the exploration experience. Additionally, players can now manipulate the passage of time at the Party Camp, choose to display chests on the minimap, and pause certain types of power attacks. Improvements have also been made to the fog of war and illusion dispelling functionalities via Soul Pads. For a comprehensive look at all changes, detailed patch notes can be viewed on Obsidian’s forum.
Looking ahead, Obsidian is gearing up for two more major updates in 2025—one anticipated for the summer and another for the fall. The summer update will introduce enhancements to cooking and crafting systems, along with new NPC behaviors and abilities. Additionally, players can expect a variety of new active and passive skills, distinctive weaponry, and custom markers to streamline navigation within the game world.
As the year progresses towards autumn, gamers will be delighted by even larger updates. A long-awaited new game plus mode is slated for release, accompanied by the new photo mode and an additional weapon type. Furthermore, Obsidian is hinting at exciting new character presets, enhanced Godlike features, and the ability for players to modify their characters’ appearances in the game, responding to community demands for more personalization.
In an effort to reach a broader audience, Obsidian has indicated their commitment to providing localized versions of Avowed. They are actively working on Korean and Japanese translations while refining the French language version. “Understanding the need to play in your preferred language is paramount,” the studio affirmed in a recent blog post, appreciating the patience of players as they strive for high standards of localization.
For enthusiasts of Avowed, these ongoing developments signal an exhilarating chapter in the game’s evolution. As Robert Purchase eloquently expressed in his Nova Play review, “Avowed has been more generous than I thought it would be – in length, in heart, in depth. It never loses sight of being a game that takes you places you would never normally go, providing hours of pure escapism.” With its continually expanding features, Avowed is undoubtedly establishing itself as one of 2025’s most delightful gaming revelations.
