Avowed director Carrie Patel has explained why Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming role-playing game won't feature romance options. For most RPGs, romance options are a staple feature in this day and age, but Avowed is taking a different approach.
Avowed is set to launch in February 2025, as the new title from veteran RPG studio Obsidian Entertainment. As the developer behind Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, and The Outer Worlds, among other incredible titles, it's one of the upcoming RPGs gamers are most excited about, and fans of the genre are looking for any news they can gather before its release. Obsidian has been drip-feeding news to gamers about Avowed, and there's now a pretty good picture of what the game will entail upon its release next year.
The Outer Worlds' map design was excellent at solving one problem that RPGs face too often, so Avowed might want to pay attention to its success.
In an interview with GamesRadar+, Avowed director Carrie Patel explained why the game won't include romance storylines that have become so integral to the best modern RPGs. "It’s a ton of work," Patel began. " You want to make sure you do it right. And...
