Fans are finally getting a more informed glimpse of whatAvowedwill be like when it launches in 2024. As an expansive RPG, the breadth of the project’s content is massive, and so it is of course difficult for Obsidian Entertainment to provide details on all aspects of the game.
With that being said, there are some key features of any RPG that have not been touched on forAvowed. Despite information releasing regarding combat, exploration, and even companions, fans are still in the dark regarding what kind of character creation system the game will offer.
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The Lack of Clarity Around Avowed’s Character Creation
While it is great for fans to learn more of things likeAvowed’s combat and exploration, the core to any RPG is the level in which characters can be created and customized. One of the key tenets of role-playing games is to immerse the player into the lore of a title’s game world, and the creation of a unique character is paramount in achieving this.
No information has been revealed regarding howAvowedwill tackle character creation, with fans having to use conjecture to guess what kind of mechanics the game will implement. As a fantasy RPG, it is likely thatAvowedwill allow players to choose their character’s gender and look as well as a wide range of fantastical races. The recentofficial gameplay trailer forAvowedconfirmed a range of races present in the game, with the video heavily showcasing the companion character Kai.
Kai is confirmed to be from a race called Aumauna, which featured heavily in thePillars of Eternitygames. WithAvowedtaking place in the same universe asPoE, players can look toward the games to learn more about what kind of landscapes and culturesAvowedwill likely explore. Beyond this, it is difficult to say how complexAvowed’s character creation will be, but it is clear that more information about the mechanic needs to be revealed soon.
How Avowed’s Announcements Stack Up to Other RPGs
Avowed’s lack of revealed information regarding character creation is perhaps more alarming when compared to other similar upcoming RPGs. For example, the recentStarfieldpresentation outlined character creationquite significantly, despite a lot of attention on the game surrounding its many planets and level of exploration.
Of course,Starfieldis set for an earlier release date of September 6 of this year, meaningAvowedstill has plenty of time to reveal more information.Starfieldstressed how it has implemented a much wider range of facial pre-sets compared to prior Bethesda titles, making it easier to create unique and varied characters. With how muchAvowedis already being compared to past Bethesda titles such asSkyrim, the upcoming game may be implementing a similar level of variety in its own character creation.
Starfield’s presentation also showcased the importance of character traitsin its creation system. These optional traits can greatly influence how a player character interacts with NPCs and approaches combat, offering a great level of personalization to the title. This is something that many have theorized will appear inAvowed’s character creation, with traits having long been an aspect ofPillars of Eternity’s character creation. WithPillars of Eternitybeing lauded for the depth of its character customization, it would make sense thatAvowedwould continue the trend and build upon it. AlthoughAvowed’s character creation will likely be showcased in the near future, it currently remains one of the most mysterious elements of the upcoming game.
Avowedwill release in 2024 for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
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