The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis arguably one of the most influential open-world RPGs in the genre. For that reason,Avowedhas some pretty big shoes to fill if it aims to do whatSkyrimonce did. But by looking at one ofSkyrim’s most famous features, it may just have a chance.
Skyrim’s modding scene is generally considered to be one of the best and biggest in the gaming scene, with it still being very active over a decade later. It is likely the biggest reason thatSkyrimitself is still relevant today, as countless mods continue to get released for it.Avowedshould learn from this, having modding capabilities as soon as possible.
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The Huge Potential For Avowed’s Modding Community
Modding hasn’t just carried the relevance ofSkyrim, but many others as well.Minecraft,Fallout 4, andGrand Theft Auto 5all have modding communities that have greatly contributed to their respective game’s online presence. This has servedSkyrimthe best, however, likely because it has one of the most conducive environments for the modding scene. Not onlySkyrimlaunched with excellent modding compatibility, but the nature of the game allows fans to insert whatever kind of content they would like.Avowedneeds to take a page out ofSkyrim’s book, creating an equally hospitable environment for mods to thrive.
Nowadays, mods drop like hotcakes, withHogwarts Legacyserving as an excellent example. Around a month after its release, modders created a fully functional multiplayer mod for the game. If modding compatibility were to be includedwithAvowed’s release date, it would greatly diversify the number of things players could do with the game. It would also help alleviate possible technical problems, as modders are always quick to create their own fixes for possible bugs or performance issues.
As mentioned before, modding greatly extends the lifespan of a game in terms of its relevance. This is because playing a single-player RPG can only be so fun for some players, as eventually, the game can get stale. Mods allow the experience to feel new and fresh, whether that be with the inclusion of a weather or hunger mod, or by adding Thomas the Tank Engine as a possible enemy. Mods could alsoreimagine aspects ofAvowedthat players may not like to create an overall smoother experience for them. During this time, Obsidian Entertainment could take the time to develop DLC content.
Arguably the biggest behind including modding compatibility on launch would be for the sake of the community itself. Fostering a strong community is how great games are made.Skyrimis a big example of this, with players uploading pictures of their adventures on social media platforms like Reddit. These communities come together with their shared stories to create a like-minded group focused on their love of the game. This wholesome interaction between players is ultimately what leaves a lot of players having a positive perception of the game. If there’s anythingAvowedcan learn from another RPG, it’s fromSkyrim’s modding scene.
IfThe Outer Worldsis any indication, it is likelyAvowedwill at least come with decent modding support. Its lifespan will very much rely on this, as many games have for their individual popularity.Avowedneeds to dig deepinto modding if Obsidian Entertainment wants it to live as long as previous titles.
Avowedis currently in development for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
