Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment’s action role-playing game, Avowed, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Read ahead to learn how both versions compare in terms of visuals.
Avowed offers 3 graphics modes on Xbox Series X i.e. Quality, Balanced and Performance. Quality and Balanced modes run at similar graphical setting, while Performance mode eliminates ray traced reflections and makes visible cutbacks to lighting, texturing and a draw distance. On the other hand, Xbox Series S offers 2 graphics modes i.e. Quality and Balanced. Balanced mode disables ray traced reflections and makes cutbacks to lighting and draw distance. The draw distance here is at a setting above that of the Xbox Series X version in its Performance mode. Meanwhile, on a capable PC, it is possible to run Avowed at graphical settings above those seen in the Xbox Series console versions.
In terms image quality, the Xbox Series X version of Avowed operates at a dynamic resolution that maxes out at 4K (2160p) in both Quality and Balanced modes, but commonly runs in the range of 1440p and 1584p. In Performance mode, the console runs the game at a native resolution of 1080p. On the other hand, the Xbox Series S version runs at a dynamic resolution that maxes out at 1080p in both Quality and Balanced modes. Meanwhile, the PC has the option to deliver native 4K on capable hardware. In addition, options for image reconstruction are also available on the platform.
With regards to performance, both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of Avowed target a frame rate of 30 fps in Quality mode and 40 fps in Balanced mode, though the latter is only available on 120 Hz displays. Performance mode on the Xbox Series X targets and a frame rate of 60 fps, but exhibits some drops in taxing instances. It’s also possible to run this mode at 120 Hz on supported displays, allowing the frame rate to go above 60 fps when possible. Meanwhile, the PC version offers the option to play at higher frame rates on capable hardware.
All in all, Avowed runs well on all platforms, but PC delivers the best possible experience.
