Obsidian EntertainmentAvowed has finally arrived, bringing players into the Living Lands in this stellar Fantasy RPG. However, does Avowed follow the typical romance present in most RPGs or does it go down the path of The Outer Worlds?
Romance options in video games have been incredibly popular in recent years, with the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard all boasting extremely promient love throughout their stories.
Not only do these romantic options enable players to get closer to their favorite characters, but they can also lead to some viral moments – like BG3’s infamous Druid bear scene. However, not all RPGs are the same, and Avowed certainly has the Obsidian flair behind it, which means romance is thrown into question.
Can you romance companions in Avowed?
No, there are no romance options in Avowed, meaning you cannot romance your companions at any point.
This was clarified back in January in an interview with IGN with Avowed game director Carrie Patel.
“We are building thoughtful relationships with our companion characters. Ultimately, I personally am a fan of making that an option, but I feel like if you’re going to do it, you really, really have to commit and make sure that you’re giving all to fulfilling that in a way that feels both true to the character, but also creates an engaging player experience. So not something we’re doing for Avowed, but I wouldn’t say never.”
Dexerto / ObsidianThis will come as a disappointment to fans hoping to get closer to their favorite characters, especially when games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and BG3 have proven just how popular the romance mechanic can be.
As Patel points out, romance in games has to feel like a fulfilling experience for the player, and it needs to make sense to the plot. After all, forcing romance options and having characters hook up with one another for the sake of ticking a heart-shaped box can have a detrimental impact on the game, especially when it’s done poorly.
However, Patel did explain that romance options aren’t completely off the table, but players shouldn’t expect them at launch. So, there could still be hope for lovestruck fans who want to do more than just swing a sword at skeletons.
So, while there’s no romance, there’s still plenty to do. While loading the game up, be sure to check out the best classes in the game, the best companions, or how to build the strongest Fighter, Ranger, and Wizard so you can help defeat that Dream Scourge.
