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 ...

Shouts have become synonymous with Skyrim, and yet, they’re an oddly underutilized mechanic that many players forget to use, favouring magic or a trusty sword. It seems odd that such a core ...

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.