Enemy Respawns

Obsidian's 2025 action-RPG Avowed features a design choice where most slain enemies do not respawn, sparking debate among players. While some criticize the resulting empty areas and limited farming opportunities, the mechanic enhances the sense of consequence and player agency in the game world. Author Kenneth Seward Jr. praises it as one of the title's best aspects in a Best of 2025 review.