A new Avowed update 1.4 is available to download on Xbox, Steam and PC. According to the official Avowed patch notes, the latest update introduces Arachnophobia Mode, major map clarity improvements, critter loot drops, and the ability to wait at camp. Additionally, Avowed patch 1.4 also expand localization efforts for Korean, Japanese, and French-speaking players.
Avowed update 1.4 – May 15, 2025

Avowed patch 1.4 Summary
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Roadmap Unveiled: Sneak peek at upcoming content and improvements.
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Arachnophobia Mode Added: Optional spider replacement for improved accessibility.
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Map Exploration Enhancements: Better fog of war clearing and map visibility.
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Critter Loot System: Critters can now drop loot.
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New Party Camp Feature: Advance time by waiting at camp.
Localization Efforts
Language Support In Progress
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Korean & Japanese: Full localized versions in development.
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French: Ongoing quality improvements for existing localization.
Arachnophobia Mode
Accessibility Update
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New Arachnophobia Mode replaces spider enemies with round, floating orbs.
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Toggle available in the Accessibility menu.
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Visuals are altered, but enemy mechanics remain unchanged.
Community Highlights – Update 1.4
Map Exploration Enhancements
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Fully clears fog of war once most areas are explored.
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City entry on overland map now reveals corresponding map areas.
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Increased radius for fog clearance during exploration.
Critter Loot Drops
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Critters can now be defeated.
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Defeated critters may now drop loot.
New Party Camp Feature
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Players can now wait at Party Camp to advance in-game time.
Improved Soul Pod Functionality
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Soul Pods now dispel illusions (except Ryngrim’s entrance).
New Settings Options
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Chests can now optionally appear on the minimap.
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Bow & Arquebus power attacks can be canceled via new toggle setting.
Roadmap Unveiled
Upcoming Features & Content
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Roadmap graphic now live, providing a preview of future updates and features planned for Avowed.
Recently, the Avowed patch 1.2.2 and patch 1.2.3 added quality of life changes. Unfortunately, players still having several issues with the game. Today’s Avowed version 1.4 will fix a few of these issues.
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