"Avowed: Why Obsidian's Limited Race Options Set It Apart from Skyrim"
TL;DR
Obsidian's upcoming RPG, Avowed, limits player character creation to humans and elves due to both story and development reasons, as the game is set in the Aedyr Empire, predominantly inhabited by humans and elves, and the development team wants to ensure a smooth and natural gameplay experience. The decision also considers the challenges of accommodating different character sizes in a first-person perspective. While some fans may be disappointed, the game's focus on first-person gameplay and the 2024 release window are notable aspects.
- Obsidian Explains Why Avowed Only Lets You Pick Human or Elf IGN
- Avowed's game director says Obsidian's choice to limit players to just two races is partially down to its first-person camera PC Gamer
- Avowed wants to be less like Skyrim and more like Fallout New Vegas, Obsidian explains PCGamesN
- Avowed takes Skyrim's approach to combat and evolves it, allowing players to "build the character they want to play who fights the way they want to fight" Gamesradar
- Xbox's Avowed Is 'More Focused' Than Skyrim, Despite Comparisons To Bethesda RPG Pure Xbox
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