- Xbox previously released Hellblade 2, Starfield, and Redfall at 30FPS on consoles.
- Obsidian Entertainment has confirmed that Avowed is also set to launch with this limitation.
- The studio states that this decision allowed the team to focus on enhancing the visuals.
Over the course of this generation, Xbox has constantly struggled to produce games that meet the high standards of audiences. Whether it be Redfall’s technical hitches or Starfield’s 30FPS cap, Xbox has disappointed on more than one occasion.
Earlier this year, Hellblade 2 also launched with a 30FPS cap on consoles. While it was somewhat justifiable in this instance, another first-party studio is gearing up to follow suit. According to an interview, Avowed will run at 30FPS on consoles.
Why it matters: 60FPS is the new norm for console gaming, and very few titles target 30FPS exclusively today.
During a recent interview, the production and art directors behind Avowed were asked about their frame target for the RPG.
The developers confirmed that Obsidian Entertainment is set on a 30FPS target since the team found this a suitable baseline to work with. According to the directors, 60FPS isn’t needed for the type of single-player experience Obsidian Entertainment is going for.
We are targeting 30FPS bare minimum. That’s the expectation.
The director also confirmed that this target would allow the team to enhance the visuals and effects for a more immersive experience. Since the question specifically outlined the Xbox Series X, both consoles will be locked to this frame rate.
What’s interesting here is that much of the previous Avowed footage was running at 60FPS. Fans have called out this decision, stating that Xbox set the wrong expectations for everyone.
Since Xbox’s first-party releases have previously fallen into a pattern of launching 60FPS modes after release, the same could happen for Avowed. In the past, Bethesda did the same for Starfield, and Redfall also received a 60FPS mode several months after launch.
Avowed was recently delayed to 2025 due to Microsoft’s stacked first-party lineup. Indiana Jones seems to have taken the spot as the major late 2024 release, giving Obsidian Entertainment more time to flesh out this RPG.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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