Developer Obsidian Entertainment has rolled out Update 1.31 for Avowed, enhancing the fantasy RPG by addressing several bugs and refining the playing experience. Released in February, Avowed is set in the same world as the Pillars of Eternity series, and it has garnered positive feedback, boasting an average score of 80 on OpenCritic. With over 6 million players accessing the game via platforms like Steam and Game Pass, Obsidian seems satisfied with its sales performance, hinting at the possibility of future expansions or sequels.
Avowed’s latest Update 1.31 primarily focuses on tweaking a few UI components and fixing certain persistent bugs. Importantly, this update introduces some "community-requested features" like high contrast support for specific UI screens and a Native Anti-Aliasing option for FSR. Moreover, it boosts performance on Xbox Series X/S, particularly in Beauty and Balanced modes, ensuring smoother gameplay in larger city environments.
While this patch is modest compared to the earlier Update 1.3.0, which brought significant bug fixes and offered players a new skill point system to expand their build options, Update 1.31 lacks a New Game Plus feature. This particular feature remains highly sought after by the community, with many players eager to extend their journey by facing varied challenges after completing the main storyline.
Although there’s no confirmation on whether Avowed will ever introduce a New Game Plus mode, Obsidian has recently pledged to reveal a roadmap for future updates, which will extend into 2025. While the details of these updates—whether they’re minor improvements or substantial content additions such as paid expansions—are still under wraps, fans can expect more information in the coming months.
Avowed Update 1.31 Official Patch Notes
- Added Features:
- High contrast support for several UI screens.
- Native Anti-Aliasing option for FSR.
Quests
- "Our Dreams Divide Us Still" now properly progresses post-combat for affected players, with a retroactive fix for existing saves.
- The thread to save Solace Keep will no longer fail under rare circumstances.
UI Fixes and Improvements
- Experience Gained notifications will now automatically hide as intended.
- Quest markers function correctly when "Lock Compass to North" is active.
- Status icons near the health bar stay visible, even with multiple effects in play.
- Transitioning upscaling settings to TSR won’t affect the Screen Percentage value.
- Proper functionality for hiding XP notifications is restored.
- Quest beacons won’t incorrectly guide users to completed objectives.
Bug Fixes
- Rare enemy disappearance issues have been resolved.
- Consumed items will not incorrectly return to the inventory.
- Correct rendering of Orlan hair on high settings.
- The Pentiment achievement is obtainable without specific side quest completions.
- The “Cooking by the Book” achievement issue has been resolved.
- The Adra Shards crafting recipe remains accessible post-Scavenger upgrade.
Performance Improvements
- Enhanced performance in Beauty and Balanced modes on Xbox in larger city areas.
This update sets a solid foundation for what’s to come from Avowed, with players eagerly awaiting Obsidian’s next move. The game remains a staple in the fantasy RPG genre, with promising prospects on the horizon.
