While Obsidian's Avowed certainly takes some inspiration from Skyrim, its magical combat has plenty of unique qualities all its own.

Avowed steps out of Skyrim’s shadow with vibrant landscapes, mystical elements, and a fresh take on fantasy RPGs, can it ...

Different RPGs offer unique gameplay mechanics for utilizing fire-based attacks and magic systems. Games like Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: Origins, and Elden Ring showcase the versatility ...

Think of Avowed like The Outer Worlds rather than Skyrim in terms of size and scope ... So, expect typical Obsidian first-person melee and magic battles, all cast in the brightly coloured and ...

You can see why some would compare Avowed to Skyrim, though ... At face value, it has similar first-person melee and magic battles, with the character dual-wielding weapons and spells.

Avowed coming to PlayStation 5 in 2025 seems plausible, but there's one factor that could put a wrench into Microsoft's potential plans.