PlayStation 5 Players will soon get their first shot AcceptedObsidian Entertainment's 2025 action RPG is set in the same universe Pillars of Eternity series. Accepted Last year was one of the first day-one games to hit Xbox Game Pass, and it will arrive on PlayStation 5 on February 17 with a big anniversary update.
Originally released for Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 18, 2025, Accepted has had a strong impact on players, offering them a first-person game that involves combat and magic, with a plot centered around fighting a mysterious plague infecting its fantasy realm. It has received a warm reception from fans and professional critics alike, registering both a top critic average and a player rating of 80 on OpenCritic, and in response to strong sales, Obsidian has stated that expansions and sequels may follow. Accepted.
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It hits PlayStation 5 on February 17th
Now, a new announcement reveals just that Accepted Coming to PlayStation 5 in the near future. As revealed during the New Game+ showcase on January 8, the action RPG will hit PS5 on February 17, making it the next in a growing line of first-party Xbox console exclusives to expand its reach to other platforms over the past several months. Although it is technically considered part of it Pillars of Eternity The series, which was created by Obsidian and launched its other related games in 2015 and 2018, Accepted Takes on a much more action-oriented format, eschewing isometric squad-based CRPG combat in favor of more intense action with smaller parties. Since Microsoft acquired Obsidian in late 2018, Accepted was developed under the Xbox banner, making its release on PS5 on the day of its one-year anniversary a little more surprising.
But the jump on PS5 won't be the only thing fans of the game can look forward to. As announced in an interview played during the showcase, players on all platforms will be able to enjoy a free update that includes a bunch of new features. A new game plus mode will be included for these features AcceptedWhich was first announced in May 2025 and was expected to arrive by fall, but never happened. Players will have the ability to start as a new character at level 1 but keep all equipment and abilities previously acquired. In addition, they will have the opportunity to fight against stronger, adaptable enemies with special resistances, which can provide some extra longevity. Accepted On entering the second year.
Another great feature coming to the game is the ability to play as a wide variety of character races Accepted. When it was first released, Accepted Only allowed players to choose human or elf as their starting race, although the player character is always considered divine, and there are recruitable companions that have many variations. Game director Gabriel Paramo revealed during the showcase that the anniversary update will add the ability to play as Orlan, a cute and sometimes animalistic half-like creature; A semi-aquatic Aumaua, or more classic high fantasy dwarf. Additionally, quarterstaffs will be added to players' weapon selection options, as a response from the development team to the high volume of demand for more weapon types.
Advance order for Accepted Available now on PlayStation 5, the base game is listed at $49.99 and the premium version at $59.99. That extra $10 will get players two armor sets and eight companion skins, as well as some in-game items, including a digital artbook and soundtrack. And while the Anniversary Update adds a lot of content, players will still want to keep their eyes peeled for a possible sequel, with reports suggesting that Obsidian is currently working on four new games, though that's unclear. Accepted or Pillars of Eternity are in the mix.


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February 18, 2025
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Mature 17+ // Blood and gore, strong language, violence
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Xbox Game Studio