Avowed Is Now Being Developed On Unreal Engine 5.3

Expert Verified By

Obsidian Planning Major Visual Upgrade!

Story Highlight
  • Fans criticized Avowed’s previous trailer, pointing to downgraded graphics as a major flaw.
  • An insider has now revealed that the game has been shifted to Unreal Engine 5.3, and the graphics are constantly being improved.
  • The Coalition is also said to be helping the team with Unreal Engine 5.3.

Avowed, the latest RPG from Obsidian, is one of Xbox’s biggest games of 2024. Fans are really excited to dive into a fully-fledged RPG from the studio, but the upcoming game has faced some criticism in the past.

Most fans liked the game’s original reveal. However, when last year’s gameplay trailer was released later, many were disappointed, as the visuals appeared to be quite a bit worse.

Possibly looking to remedy the problem, Obsidian seems to have shifted development to Unreal Engine 5.3

Why it matters: The latest version of this engine helps improve optimization, ensuring the game not only looks better but also performs better while maintaining a high level of visual quality.

Avowed
Avowed Will Even Feature Modern Weapons Like Guns

Jaz Corden, one of the industry’s most reliable leakers, has shared an interesting piece of information on Twitter/X. He has revealed Avowed has been moved to Unreal Engine 5.3.

Interestingly, he also hinted that the team is receiving support from The Coalition, a studio who is known for its proficiency in all things Unreal Engine 5. The Coalition is working on Gears 6 itself but has been known to help other developers, including Undead Labs.

Unreal Engine 5.3 is a more iterative update that expands on the core elements of this engine. However, it also introduces various new features, which can be seen in the video below.

What this means for Avowed is that the game should look better than before by the time it arrives. Even Obsidian acknowledged that the gameplay trailer wasn’t the best and that the graphics will be improved.

It has also been revealed that the game will arrive in the Fall of 2024 as an Xbox exclusive. According to Jez Corden, the shift to Unreal Engine 5.3 will not negatively impact the development in any way.

Xbox’s internal teams are currently leading the charts regarding Unreal Engine 5.

The recently released Hellblade 2 is considered a massive triumph for this engine, and with The Coalition helping out the studios, Xbox is expected to continue refining this technology to perfection.

Avowed is unlikely to measure up to Hellblade 2 or the rumored Gears 6, but the game should still benefit from the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.3.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Sony Has Laid Off Around 5x More Employees Than Microsoft Since 2008

Microsoft faced immense backlash for laying off thousands of employees, but since 2008, Sony has cut 5 times more jobs in comparison.

Even Ghost of Tsushima Fans Aren’t Excited For Yotei

Fans who enjoyed Ghost of Tsushima are disappointed with Ghost of Yotei, citing forced agendas and a lack of innovation.

Fans Believe Superman Game Should Be Doable Following Recent Hits Like God of War

Fans believe it's time for a proper AAA Superman game, arguing that the character is not too overpowered for a proper adaptation.

Fans Claim That Aloy From Horizon Games Is The Most Boring Video Game Protagonist

Aloy from the Horizon games is the most boring video game protagonist, according to fans who claim the character lacks depth.

Witcher 4 Hype Has Led CDPR To Become One of Europe’s Most Valuable Companies

Witcher 4 hype has led CDPR to become one of the most valuable companies in Europe overtaking other major departments like AI and Defense.