Obsidian's Avowed, now available in early access, has surprised players with the inclusion of at least one romantic subplot, despite previous statements from the developers. While Obsidian had previously stated that Avowed wouldn't feature a dedicated romance system, opting instead for "thoughtful relationships" with companions, early access players report romantic interactions with the companion Kai.
Prior to release, Avowed Game Director Carrie Patel explained in an IGN interview that the decision to forgo a traditional romance system stemmed from a desire to create deeply engaging and character-true relationships. Patel stated, "We are building thoughtful relationships with our companion characters... if you're going to do it [romance], 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."
However, early gameplay reveals suggest a romantic element with Kai, a companion character. Players seeking to avoid spoilers regarding Kai's interactions should proceed with caution.
Spoiler Warning! Details about romantic interactions with Kai follow:
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