Avowed can run at 60fps at launch on Xbox Series X but developers say expect some “jank”

If you’ve been eagerly looking to play Avowed at 60fps at launch, there is some good news and some bad news.

Obsidian’s upcoming project will be able to run at 60fps at launch on the Xbox Series X. That said, the performance you might get could fall way below your expectations if the game’s director, Carrie Patel, is to be believed.

Avowed will finally run at 60 fps at launch on Xbox Series X

Talking on the MinnMax podcast, Patel said players can play the game on 60fps.

“You can get up to 60[fps]”

This news will be huge for those who will be playing on the Xbox Series X. Last time, Obsidian made it clear that Avowed will only run at 30fps at launch on the Xbox Series X. This news did disappoint some, as the Series X is the beefier console (compared to Series S).

Back then, the devs claimed that the game had become “a lot juicier” in development. This was cited as the main reason behind the limitation on frames per second. Something has definitely changed since, and players will be able to access higher fps, but there’s a catch.

“You gotta accept a little jank to do something fun and creative, I think.”

Hence, it’s safe to assume that running the game at 60fps might be possible, but it might feel unoptimized. That said, it’s still better that Series X users will at least have the feature to try and enjoy Avowed with higher fps. Any optimization issues are likely going to be sorted by Obsidian post-launch.

The upcoming title will be released on February 18 after a long delay (it was originally scheduled to launch towards the end of 2024). If you choose to purchase the Premium Edition, you can start your journey on February 13. The game will also be available from day one on the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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