All articles tagged with #character customization
Fortune's Weave introduces a sprawling, multi-route Fire Emblem on Switch 2, letting players swap heroes, merge stats across routes, and manage several squads across four hero arcs and a concluding act. The result is a deeply customizable, long-form strategy RPG that blends classic battles with RPG-like progression and quirky moments, delivering another open-ended evolution for the series.
Escape from Tarkov introduces Seasons, a new shorter progression period featuring seasonal characters, a Character/Global Modifier System for customizable playstyles, and exclusive rewards. The first season runs Aug 3–Dec 7, 2026; rewards earned during a season carry over to the main game, while seasonal characters are reset for the next season. A PCGAMESN promo code grants a large free loot bundle to try the mode.
Blizzard is signaling a broader push for World of Warcraft’s housing and player-expression features, with more customization options, skins, and flair to engage players—especially Gen-Z—while testing new world and difficulty concepts like Prey in Midnight and Legion Remix's world-tier experiments. The company hints there will be more details at BlizzCon 2026, and World of Warcraft: Midnight is already available for preorder on Windows PC.
Bandai Namco’s PS5 action RPG Code Vein 2 is showcased in a dense nine‑minute overview that covers lore, story beats, combat, character customization, progression, and companions, signaling a refined sequel launching January 30.
The article humorously celebrates Pokémon Legends: Z-A's clothing customization, highlighting personal and fictional outfits inspired by Lumiose City Fashion Week, with a focus on fun and creative character styling rather than gameplay features.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces extensive character customization options, emphasizing fashion and personal expression in the city of Lumiose, making it a notable upgrade from previous Pokémon games and appealing to players who enjoy customizing their trainers.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a fun, chaotic kart racing game that introduces a dynamic CrossWorld mechanic, allowing races to shift between different themed worlds, and features a diverse roster including Sega characters like Hatsune Miku and Joker, celebrating Sega's history. It offers engaging gameplay with vehicle customization and a competitive Grand Prix mode, set to release on September 25 across multiple platforms.
World of Warcraft's latest update, Siren Isle, introduces a new outdoor zone with unique quests, items, and rewards. Players can earn a new currency, Flame-Blessed Iron, to trade for mounts, pets, and gear. The update also includes new campaign chapters, character customizations, and adjustments to racial abilities and class skills. Additionally, cross-faction groups can now queue for dungeons and PvP, and various user interface improvements have been made.
In Path of Exile 2, weapon set skill points allow players to customize separate passive skill trees for different weapon sets, enhancing gameplay flexibility. These points are earned through defeating bosses and using Books of Specialisation. Players can allocate these points to create distinct skill trees for each weapon set, which become active when the corresponding weapon is equipped. This mechanic is particularly useful in the endgame, offering strategic depth for players who wish to switch between ranged and melee weapons.
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3, called "Less Dead Withers," transforms the decrepit NPC Withers into a more attractive character, complete with a six-pack and various outfit options. Created by modder Lyniara, this mod reimagines Withers with better skin and muscles, offering players a humorous take on character customization. This mod is part of a broader trend where modders are adding unique and often amusing changes to the game, as official updates slow down.
Baldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing which armor designs they find unappealing, with examples including the Helldusk and Dark Justiciar sets. Some players dislike putting helmets on their characters, while others find humor in how the gear interacts with character features. Fortunately, the game allows players to toggle visibility on armor and helmets, providing the option to enjoy the benefits of the gear while wearing different clothes.
The Sims 4 introduces a free update featuring a Vitiligo skin feature in Create-a-Sim, allowing players to customize Sims with Vitiligo skin details, representing the chronic autoimmune disorder affecting roughly 70 million people worldwide. This update, promoted by model Winnie Harlow in partnership with Maxis, aims to encourage players to embrace their uniqueness in-game and in real life. The Sims 4 has been adding inclusive features in recent years, such as customizable pronouns and sexual orientation, with the next generation, Project Rene, currently in development.
Helldivers 2 offers character customization, allowing players to change their armor and appearance in battle, with alterations providing gameplay benefits, such as tactical gearing up for fights. The game also allows for cosmetic changes to avatars and weapons, offering a more personalized experience for players.
Bungie is finally allowing Destiny 2 players to customize their characters' appearances for free, with no plans to monetize the feature or allow changes to the character's starting origin. This move comes after years of players requesting the ability to redo their characters' looks. While the update will not include the option to change race, it marks a significant step forward in player expression within the game.
After years of requests, Destiny 2 will finally allow players to change their Guardian's face and gender, a feature that has been long overdue. The limited customization options have disappointed some players, and the delayed implementation reflects Bungie's slow response to player demands. The move is seen as a positive step for inclusivity, particularly for trans players, but the long wait has left many feeling indifferent about the update.