Obsidian Entertainment has pushed back the planned Fall update for Avowed, announcing that the content originally scheduled for late 2025 will now arrive as part of a larger “anniversary” update in February 2026. The studio said it’s shifting resources to expand the patch into what it calls the biggest update yet, combining the previously promised features with additional content.
The decision was explained in a short developer post shared on the game’s official social channels, where Obsidian told players that rather than a smaller fall drop, the team will deliver a more substantial package timed to the game’s first birthday.
What to expect
According to Obsidian’s earlier 2025 roadmap and follow-up reporting, the postponed update is set to include several high-demand features: New Game Plus, a Photo Mode, new character presets, a new weapon type, expanded Godlike-feature presets and an option to change your character’s appearance in the field. Many outlets are also reporting the anniversary update will fold in further, yet-to-be-detailed additions on top of that list.
Obsidian’s 2025 update cadence had already delivered multiple patches this year that introduced a mixture of quality-of-life improvements and community-requested options — such as custom map markers and accessibility toggles — and the studio says the extra time will let them ensure the anniversary release meets community expectations.
Reaction and context
The delay has elicited mixed responses from the Avowed community. Some players expressed disappointment at the postponement of New Game Plus and Photo Mode, both frequently requested since launch; others welcomed the idea of a larger, better-tested celebration update.
Timing the expanded update to the game’s anniversary offers Obsidian a chance to create more buzz and deliver a fuller experience rather than fragmenting content across several smaller patches. For Avowed — a single-player RPG that leaned heavily on story, exploration and combat variety at launch — a consolidated anniversary update could extend the game’s longevity by adding reasons for players to replay and photograph their characters and world.
What’s next
Obsidian hasn’t published a precise day in February 2026 for the anniversary update; the studio asked players to watch its official channels for further details and patch notes as development progresses. In the meantime, current and prospective players can expect smaller, routine fixes and hotfixes as needed, while the team finishes work on the larger content bundle.
Bottom line: Avowed players will have to wait a few months longer for New Game Plus and other headline features, but Obsidian’s move signals a commitment to delivering a more ambitious, polished update timed with the game’s first anniversary.
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