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Outer Worlds PS5 Upgrade Fiasco Forces DLC-Only Path
technology1 month ago

Outer Worlds PS5 Upgrade Fiasco Forces DLC-Only Path

Obsidian has apologized for a confusing promo around a free PS5 upgrade for base The Outer Worlds owners. Due to unforeseen platform limitations and entitlement rules, the free upgrade cannot be offered going forward; Xbox One/PS4 digital owners will need to own the base game plus both DLCs (or the Expansion Pass) to be eligible for the Spacer's Choice Edition upgrade. Players who bought the base game before May 27 may contact support for remediation, but many feel misled as messaging changed after the initial announcement. The DLCs were briefly delisted and later relisted, complicating upgrade eligibility, and Obsidian has issued a further statement acknowledging the frustration.

Outer Worlds Free Upgrade Gets Reworked by Console Entitlements
gaming1 month ago

Outer Worlds Free Upgrade Gets Reworked by Console Entitlements

Obsidian’s Spacer’s Choice Edition upgrade, originally promised as a free upgrade for base The Outer Worlds buyers, is being restricted on Xbox One and PS4 due to console entitlement limits. Digital owners must now own the base game plus both DLCs (Peril on Gorgon and Murder on Eridanos) to qualify for the upgrade; PC owners still get the upgrade if they own the delisted base game. Obsidian urged affected players (including those who bought between 4/30 and 5/27) to contact support, and is exploring upgrade paths for physical copies, with the Spacer’s Choice Edition also added to Xbox Game Pass.

PS5's Avowed Delivers Enchanting Worlds and Satisfying Combat Despite A Quiet Script
technology4 months ago

PS5's Avowed Delivers Enchanting Worlds and Satisfying Combat Despite A Quiet Script

Push Square's PS5 review praises Avowed's engaging, weighty combat and gorgeous Living Lands, with a player-choice driven flow and a generous Anniversary Update that adds New Game+, new playable races, a photo mode, and fully customizable difficulty. While the story and dialogue can feel dull and the animations occasionally janky, the polished combat and exploration make Avowed one of Obsidian's strongest recent releases, earning an 8/10.

gaming5 months ago

Remake Rumors Rise as Ubisoft Reuploads Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Soundtracks

Ubisoft has begun reuploading the soundtrack for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag on Ubisoft Music, fueling speculation of a remake codenamed Obsidian (potentially titled Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced). Insider Gaming cites a possible 2026 end-of-fiscal-year release and notes marketing was expected to start in January, though there is no official confirmation and recent security breaches at Ubisoft have clouded verification. The story has sparked online buzz and cross-channel hints, amid ongoing remake chatter including other franchises.

Avowed, Xbox's Fantasy RPG, Coming to PS5 in 2025 with Major Update
technology6 months ago

Avowed, Xbox's Fantasy RPG, Coming to PS5 in 2025 with Major Update

Avowed, an Xbox Game Studios title, will be released on PS5 on February 17 alongside a free anniversary update that adds new features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and new races. This move reflects Xbox's broader strategy of releasing first-party games on PlayStation, challenging traditional platform exclusivity, and is part of a trend that has seen Xbox-published games perform well on PlayStation.