A new patch for Avowed is now live! Update 1.2.3 brings a host of important fixes, addressing crashes, quest progression issues, gameplay balance, and more. The Avowed team encourages players to update their game as soon as possible to enjoy a smoother experience. If you encounter any issues, you can report them at support.obsidian.net.
Here’s Avowed Update 1.2.3 Patch Notes
Crashes & Major Issues
- Resolved a crash related to GameThread timing out.
- Fixed a crash when pressing ESC after climbing a ladder.
- Addressed a crash occurring on PC when losing an internet connection while signed into an Xbox account.
- Fixed a rare rendering-related crash.
Quests & Area Design
- Yatzli now correctly advances the “A Path to the Garden” quest, even if “One Last Drink” was completed early.
- Ofryc now appears as intended in Paradis during the “Dawntreader” quest.
- “Shadows of the Past” progresses correctly if players enter Naku Kubel immediately after it becomes accessible.
- Sanza now properly rewards players for turning in the first map.
- Removed a “Quest Available” icon from a quest giver in Shatterscarp if they have been killed.
- Fixed issues with quest markers, dialogue timing, and end slides not playing correctly.
- Adjusted NPC behavior and spawn conditions for better reliability.
Systems, Gameplay, and Balance Updates
- Arcane Veil Balance Adjustments:
- Damage Reduction: Reduced from 50% to 25%.
- Cooldown: Increased from 10s to 15s.
- Environmental Fixes:
- Characters are no longer affected by electrified water when standing above it or on ice platforms.
- Companion Behavior:
- Companions now assist in combat more reliably and no longer disappear after skipping cutscenes.
- Combat & Encounters:
- Improved enemy spawn reliability and behavior.
- Fixed rare cases of NPCs teleporting under the map.
- Melee weapons (except one-handed swords) now trigger camera shakes correctly.
- Player Movement & Camera Fixes:
- Addressed issues with levitation, crouching, and camera lurching.
Audio Improvements
- Adjusted music mix volumes in areas like Emerald Stair, Galawain’s Tusks, and Shatterscarp.
- Fixed audio effects for abilities like “Arduous Delay of Motion” and “Barbaric Shout”.
Visual & Art Fixes
- Improved camera framing during key story moments and conversations.
- Adjusted lighting near the Shrine to Skaen in Emerald Stair.
- Fixed graphical artifacts from the dreamscourge effect in Emerald Stair.
- NPCs now look at the player instead of the camera during debates.
User Interface (UI) & Controls
- Fixed “Insufficient Funds” and strikethrough text issues in store screens.
- Improved cloud syncing error messages and save sync failure notifications.
- Adjusted HUD indicators to avoid displaying during damage-over-time effects
- Fixed controller layout issues and improved inventory clarity for unsellable items.
Final Notes
The Avowed team thanks players for their continued support and encourages everyone to update to version 1.2.3 to experience these improvements. For more details or to report issues, visit support.obsidian.net.
