The latest update for Avowed, Patch 1.2.4, is now live, bringing a range of improvements, fixes, and adjustments to enhance the gameplay experience. This update addresses major crashes, quest progression issues, gameplay balancing, and visual improvements. Additionally, we test whether the infamous infinite gold exploit has been patched or remains functional.

Patch Overview

The developers have released an official statement highlighting that the update improves movement, addresses key bugs, and enhances game stability. They have acknowledged player feedback and confirmed their commitment to refining the game further.

Crashes & Major Fixes

• Adjusted character settings so that unkillable characters will now respawn if they mysteriously die, preventing blocked quest progression.

Quests & Area Design

• Loot piles will no longer be placed in unexpected locations when created while the player is far away.
• Characters who killed Cier and destroyed Solis Keep will no longer experience a dropped conversation during the Siege of Pois.
• Players with affected saves can now walk in and out of the meeting space to re-trigger the conversation.
• Bounty Masters in Dawnsha Scarp and Gallowan Tusks now correctly allow players to turn in bounties even if they have acquired more trophy items than expected.
• Players will no longer become stuck with no objectives active during “An Untimely End.”
• Fixed an issue where the player could become stuck in the environment near Henin’s Cottage.
• Enemy loot will no longer disappear if the player killed Ywolf and the assassins, then saved and reloaded.
• Ambassador High Guard can no longer die from drowning in Strangleroot while following the player, preventing him from appearing at the embassy in Paradise.
• Players will no longer be blocked from finishing “Ancient Soil” if Yverna becomes inaccessible.

Systems & Gameplay Improvements

• Godless Chests and Sarag G now have currency in their loot lists.
• Upgrade materials (metal, wood, and leather) are now more consistently available across stores in each region.
• Upgrade materials will now properly refresh when store stock updates.
• Auto-save frequency changed from 5 minutes to 10 minutes by default (adjustable in settings).
• Auto-save slots increased from 3 to 5.
• The “Bleeding Cuts” ability now applies bleed accumulation more reliably.
• Logging into the Xbox network on Steam no longer resets the player-selected language setting.
• Kai is now less likely to teleport inside a wall while using “Leap of Daring.”
• Companions now assist in combat more reliably.

Visual & Art Fixes

• Militia guard patrolling Cleverer Landing now has the correct neck texture.
• Adjusted health bar position for the Putrid Skeleton Wizard.
• Fixed jittering of player hair and armor when affected by poison accumulation.
• Reduced water fountaining inside Andre’s Temple.

User Interface (UI) & Controls

• Expanded controller rebind options (most inputs can now be customized except UI navigation, pause menu, and ledger navigation).
• Companion abilities bound to the quick-slap menu no longer become undone after reloading a save.
• Added new settings for controller users to adjust gameplay look acceleration strength and ramp-up time.
• Corrected typos in the encumbrance tutorial.
• Under “Compiling Shaders” screen, the text now correctly states “a few minutes” instead of “a few moments.”

Miscellaneous Fixes

• The launcher with DirectX11 is now disabled, as the game does not support it.
• Some players were using DirectX11 launch parameters to work around crashes, performance problems, and compatibility concerns, but this introduced additional issues that could not be troubleshot.
• If encountering startup crashes, players are advised to update their drivers, verify game files, and contact support for assistance.

Infinite Gold Glitch Test After Patch

Many players have been wondering whether the latest update patched the infinite gold exploit. To test this, we loaded a save where the “Nature vs. Nurture” exploit was previously working. The glitch allows players to claim quest rewards repeatedly, generating unlimited gold and unique items.

After testing, it was confirmed that the exploit is still functional. Players can continue to use the glitch to accumulate gold and valuable items until a future patch addresses it. If you are unfamiliar with how this glitch works, guides are available explaining the process.

This update brings numerous improvements and fixes, making the game more stable and enjoyable. However, players may still encounter some minor bugs and issues that developers will likely address in future patches. For now, Avowed players can continue exploring the world with the latest fixes and improvements in place.