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Obsidian's Avowed, now available in early access, has surprised players with a romantic subplot, despite initial statements from the developers. While Obsidian previously stated Avowed wouldn't include a dedicated romance system, focusing instead on "thoughtful relationships" with companions, early gameplay reveals at least one companion, Kai, develops romantic feelings for the player character.
This contradicts earlier statements by Avowed game director Carrie Patel in an IGN interview. Patel explained their decision to avoid a formal romance system, stating, "We are building thoughtful relationships with our companion characters...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."
Spoiler Alert: Details regarding the romantic interactions with Kai are emerging from early access players and reviewers. If you wish to experience these interactions unspoiled, avoid reading further.
**Warning! Avowed spoilers follow:
The unexpected romantic element adds a new layer to the game's companion interactions, prompting discussion about the evolution of character relationships within the game's narrative.
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