Jan 30, 2025 · Most of the backlash has been caused by one of the Devs', Matt Hansen's, racist comments about wanting to replace "crusty white dudes" who are the majority in his industry, with people of color, specifically black people. The woke stuff was just a catalyst that shined a spotlight on this unapologetically racist individual.

Feb 19, 2025 · I can see why people call it woke given it has a lot of options. But what I really don't get is people calling it colorful, much less cartoony. Maybe it is because I mostly play eastern RPGs, but to me this game doesn't seem saturated at all.

Sep 30, 2024 · I think it's not clear if this is woke - as in, the game actively pushing a social agenda, feminism, critical race theory, etc. Some points to consider - the black female character is conventionally attractive with a traditional hair style.

Feb 23, 2025 · Why is Avowed considered woke? Confusion surrounds the game's character options and societal commentary.

Feb 21, 2025 · Is Avowed another DEI disaster like Veilguard, or does it strike a balance with its inclusive content? Let's find out.

Dec 6, 2024 · The Campaign Against Avowed Reveals The Bigotry That Fuels The Anti-Woke In its crusade against Obsidian's action-RPG, the 'anti-DEI' mob has given the game away

Nov 27, 2024 · As fans eagerly await its launch, some have expressed concerns that the game may fall victim to what many refer to as “woke” culture a perceived overemphasis on political correctness, social justice, and diversity at the cost of storytelling, gameplay, and immersion.

Nov 24, 2024 · The upcoming first-person fantasy RPG Avowed, developed by Obsidian Entertainment under Xbox Game Studios, has opened that pesky can-of-worms controversy over the inclusion of pronouns in its character creation menu once again, and …

Feb 22, 2025 · Honestly, I think the ‘woke’ label mainly comes from the pronoun selection option and the fact that Kai, a character in the game, is openly gay. Some players don’t seem to get far enough into the story to appreciate it, though, and just focus on the surface issues.

The reason I'm not buying Avowed is simple, I cannot stand 1st person RPGs, I've played nearly every game released by Obsidian, I loved Neverwinter Nights 2, I enjoyed KOTOR II despite the rush job created by LucasArts, and I adore both PoE games.