Avowed 1.4 Patch Adds Arachnophobia Mode, Unveils 2025 Roadmap

If you're a fan of *Avowed*, the highly anticipated fantasy RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, you've likely already jumped into its immersive world. Recently, Obsidian released their 2025 post-launch roadmap alongside the patch notes for *Avowed* update 1.4. The details about the game’s present and future were unveiled today on the official Obsidian website. While update 1.4 brings exciting additions like the Arachnophobia mode (where giant spiders transform into sword-wielding blobs for those who aren’t fond of arachnids) and map exploration tweaks, the real buzz comes from the roadmap that outlines an ambitious year ahead.

The upcoming year holds three major updates for *Avowed*. Update 1.4 is already live and introduces notable improvements such as mouse and keyboard support on Xbox, enhanced gold and crafting material acquisition, gear adjustments, and a new party camp feature. If you're yet to explore the world of Eora, the summer update promises even more with cooking and crafting enhancements, new NPC interactions, additional weapons and armor, and custom map markers.

Wrapping up 2025, the fall update is shaping up to be Obsidian’s most extensive update yet. It will introduce highly requested features like New Game Plus and photo mode, along with a new weapon type, the ability to change appearance in-world, more character presets, and more. The team also addressed the demand for multilingual support, promising localized versions for Korean and Japanese players, along with ongoing French improvements. They emphasized their commitment to delivering these updates with the quality their players deserve.

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Avowed Update 1.4 Patch Notes

Greetings Envoys,

We’re thrilled to share the 1.4 patch notes with you! Thank you for your unwavering feedback, suggestions, and patience. Your contributions are invaluable, and we’re grateful for the time and effort you invest in helping us improve.

Below are the highlights of what’s new in Avowed update 1.4:

Features and Improvements

Arachnophobia Safe Mode

The long-awaited Arachnophobia Mode is here! Enable this option in the Accessibility menu to swap all spiders with harmless blob-like creatures wielding swords. Note that while they look friendlier, they’re just as deadly.

Community Highlights

• Once a player has explored most areas on a map, the fog of war clears automatically.
• Entering a city on an overland map reveals the corresponding section.
• Exploring now uncovers more of the map with a larger radius.
• Critters can be killed for loot.
• Waiting to pass time (day/night cycle) is now possible in the Party Camp.
• Soul Pod throwables now dispel illusions except for Ryngrim’s entrance.
• Added options to display chests on the minimap and cancel power attacks with the Bow and Arquebus.

World Reactivity Improvements

• Arrows now fall naturally and hit the ground.
• Water reacts with splashes and ripples when entering or firing weapons.

Economy & Loot Adjustments

• Critters drop loot when killed.
• More weapons are available as loot, including upgraded versions.
• Monetary rewards for main path quests and exploration are increased.
• Small loot containers can now hold larger items.
• Creature Parts drop rates are significantly increased and usable for grimoire upgrades.
• Higher-tier weapon drop rates are boosted in later regions.
• Loot lists now include slightly more upgrade materials.

UI/UX Improvements

• Visual effects and UI indicators help locate downed companions during combat.
• “Talk” prompts are enabled for companions.
• Mouse and Keyboard support is added for Xbox.
• Loading screen art is updated for Dawnshore and Fort Northreach maps.
• Added an ‘Auto Detect’ option in Graphics to optimize settings.
• Support for Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation is introduced.
• Added a “Read All” button to the Journal.

Combat Updates

• Enemies become shocked faster when standing in water.
• Creature Parts can now upgrade Grimoires.

Companion Improvements

• Companions gain Ability Points every 3 levels instead of 4, increasing their maximum from 8 to 11.

Enemy Behavior

• Enemy awareness speeds adjust dynamically based on distance from the player.

Unique Item Updates

• Many Unique Items have their stats updated for better balance.

Enchantments Rework

• Obsolete enchantments are replaced with new stat buffs.

Key Bug Fixes

• Limited CPU usage during shader compilation improves stability.
• Fixed issues with waypoints, totems, and quest progress.
• Companions no longer glitch out during conversations.
• Improved performance of several abilities and animations.

Additional Bug Fixes

Crashes and Stability

• Limited CPU usage during shader compilation ensures stability.
• Rare crashes are resolved during transitions, audio systems, and radial menus.

Performance and Optimizations

• Wand power attacks and 'Meteor Shower' ability performance are optimized.
• Volcano eruption cutscenes are streamlined.

Animation

• Corrected animations for dwarves and lip-sync improvements.
• Fixed clipping issues and improved idle animations.

Quests & Conversations

• Various quest progressions and cutscene interactions are fixed.
• Quest markers and objectives are updated for clarity.

UI/UX

• Numerous interface improvements enhance usability.
• HUD elements are optimized for better visibility.

Art

• Visual fixes address inconsistencies in lighting, reflections, and object placement.

Combat/Systems Fixes

• Loot and enemy behavior adjustments improve gameplay consistency.
• Bug fixes ensure smooth progression through the game.

Programming Fixes

• Critical bugs related to weapon enchantments, ragdolls, and environmental interactions are resolved.

Localization Fixes

• Language-specific fixes ensure proper translations for all supported regions.

For a complete list of updates and bug fixes, visit the full patch notes. As always, we’re excited to hear your thoughts and continue improving Avowed for you. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements in the coming months!