Character Customization
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"I wish I could do that": A developer on The Sims has been eyeing up Paralives' characters' asymmetric shoes and their wider possibilities
A senior character artist for The Sims 4, Jess Hyland, expressed admiration for Paralives' character creator, particularly its support for asymmetric accessories like shoes and prosthetic legs. This feature highlights limitations in The Sims 4's current system, which relies on symmetry and has faced challenges in decoupling character appearance from gender presentation due to its foundational design choices. The competition from Paralives may push EA to address these long-standing issues in The Sims 4's character creation tools.
Final Fantasy 14: Evercold Drops Exciting New Trailer, New Bastion Job Showcased
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, showcasing the upcoming expansion's world and setting the stage for a new story arc. The trailer also revealed a new job called Bastion, enhancements to character customization, and a crossover raid series with Final Fantasy VII Remake. Dawntrail is scheduled to launch in January 2027, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for August 4th.
Talking Evercold, Bastion, and the future of Final Fantasy XIV at Fan Fest Berlin
During Fan Fest Berlin, Final Fantasy XIV Director Naoki Yoshida discussed the upcoming expansion Evercold, addressing challenges in visual identity inspired by Norse mythology and plans for housing system overhauls. He also detailed the new Bastion Tank job, the split between Main and Off-Tank roles, and ambitious crossover content like Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Yoshida emphasized transparency and community engagement as key to the game's enduring success and reaffirmed his commitment to its development.
Star Wars Zero Company is going all in on Clone customisation, but my favourite armour is restricted to the Deluxe…
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor has detailed its extensive Clone Trooper customization options, including paint jobs, patterns, and helmet voice modulation. While most cosmetic options are available from the start, the classic Phase 1 ARC Trooper armor is exclusive to the Deluxe Edition's 'Grand Army of the Republic' pack. The developer confirmed there are no plans for monetization or microtransactions outside of this edition.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort shows first look at Mii body type, and it’s a bit cursed
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will feature Mii characters alongside the new Sportsmate option, with a first look revealing a somewhat "cursed" Mii body type. The game, launching for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026, will include 12 sports utilizing motion controls with Joy-Con controllers, including returning favorites like Bowling and new leisure sports such as Skateboarding.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will feature the basic Mii body type
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will allow players to use the basic Mii character type alongside standard characters. A Japanese gaming magazine revealed details about how Mii characters will be implemented in the upcoming title.
Stars Reach has wiped its test servers and treated testers to a brand-new character customization system
Playable Worlds has released a new patch for Stars Reach, introducing a significant character customization system update that allows for detailed customization of species, body type, and appearance. This update is considered an intermediate step, with further enhancements like color options and more variety planned. The patch also includes HUD overhauls, combat tweaks, and a doubled creature count, alongside the announcement that the game's early access period will begin later this summer, preceded by a "Great Wipe" of test servers.
Unearthly - A simple sci-fi ARPG allowing players to create their own alien and power up selected weapons and abilities, coming soon to Steam! Demo available now!
The demo for Unearthly, a sci-fi Action RPG, is now available on Steam. Players can create custom aliens, power up weapons and abilities with collected crystals, and explore procedurally generated areas. The full game is planned for release on November 9th, 2026.
Gakuran Hair Colors – Dye Chances, Genetics, and Rerolls!
This guide explains the hair color mechanics in Gakuran, detailing how player ethnicity influences natural hair color rolls and the chances of obtaining dyed colors. It also covers methods for acquiring rerolls, including free-to-play code redemption and microtransactions.
Stars Reach updates character customization, UI, and creatures as it readies for its full wipe
Stars Reach has released an update introducing expanded character customization, UI improvements, and new creatures, with another patch planned to implement a full game wipe. Developer Playable Worlds encourages players to document their current progress before the reset and tune into a Twitch livestream showcasing community builds.
Gakuran Face Rerolls – Full Faces Index Including Mogger!
This guide provides a comprehensive index of all available face rerolls for male and female characters in the game Gakuran. It details the rare 'Mogger' faces, explaining their low probability and appearance, and also covers how to obtain rerolls through codes and microtransactions.
Gakuran Stats – Rerollable Features + Getting Rerolls!
This guide for Gakuran explains the rerollable character stats, including height, ethnicity, hair ID, hair color, face ID, and surnames. It details how these stats influence gameplay, such as combat effectiveness and character appearance, and provides methods for obtaining rerolls through codes and microtransactions.
RPG Players Are Recreating Female Character Hairstyles IRL And The Results Are Hilarious
Players are humorously recreating the often unrealistic and physics-defying female character hairstyles found in RPGs through real-life videos. While many games struggle with hair animation, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is highlighted for its improved hair physics and diverse options. The article discusses the ongoing challenges and hopes for better hair animation in future RPGs.
A huge surprise Crimson Desert update just landed — and I’m ready to return from my hiatus after 236 hours…
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.13 for Crimson Desert, adding new outfits, gear, and equipment for all three playable characters, Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane. This update expands customization options, particularly for Oongka, and allows Oongka and Damiane to access content previously exclusive to Kliff. The game continues to receive consistent post-launch support, maintaining a healthy player count on Steam.
Crimson Desert’s Huge New Update – 10 Things You Need to Know
Crimson Desert has received a significant update, version 1.13, introducing numerous new features and improvements. Key additions include new boss armor sets, dozens of new equipment pieces, and crafting recipes for elemental armor. The update also enhances gameplay by allowing previously restricted characters access to new areas, adding new enemy attacks, enabling new abilities for birds of prey, and expanding dye options for disguises and weapons. Quality-of-life improvements include the ability to hide the minimap and status HUD, and new sliding attack mechanics for muskets and pistols. However, the update has introduced performance issues on the base PlayStation 5, with potential hits on Xbox and PC as well.
Chaos Zero Nightmare Unveils New Season Details at Anime Expo 2026
Super Creative and Smilegate revealed details for the upcoming "Galactic Disaster" season of Chaos Zero Nightmare at Anime Expo 2026. The new season, titled "Season 4 Shattered Light and Claw," is scheduled for a July 28 update and will introduce new combatants Hilde, Arabella, and Olga, along with a character appearance customization system.
The internet is agog at Captain America's hog
A new swimsuit skin for Captain America in the upcoming game Marvel Rivals has generated significant online discussion due to its prominent and animated depiction of male anatomy. This feature, noted for its jiggle physics, has drawn comparisons to similar elements in games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Conan Exiles, sparking debate about its appropriateness in a mainstream superhero title.
Exodus' character creator won't let you totally mess up its protagonist's "established look" with nose and brow slider chicanery, but you can still pick a beard
Archetype Entertainment is taking a curated approach to character customization in their upcoming RPG Exodus, focusing on established looks for protagonist Jun Aslan rather than extensive slider-based options. While players can alter hairstyles, facial hair, and tattoos, core facial features will remain fixed to ensure a defined character. This decision aims to create a more distinct protagonist, though it may disappoint players who prefer deep customization.
Rockstar, please drop GTA 6 trailer 3 soon, people are starting to analyze Jason's muscles for clues about the game
Fans are eagerly awaiting the third trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, leading to detailed analyses of existing footage, including protagonist Jason's physique. Some speculate this could indicate fitness mechanics or body modification features within the game. Rockstar has previously suggested Grand Theft Auto 6 "plays best on PS5."
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will have you Relic hunting in Norgan
Capcom announced that Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an expanded version of the action RPG, will be released on October 9th for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The expansion adds a new story set in the Norgan region, 12 challenge dungeons, and expanded character customization options. Existing owners can purchase Dark Arisen separately, while new players pre-ordering the bundle on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC will get immediate access to the base game.
