One element of the franchise's identity that was removed in is the karma system. It's a pretty simple way of conveying a character's morality on a sliding scale, perfect for games that give players a ton of choices.
It's been around in some form or another since the first game in the series, and appears in similar forms in other franchises like and .
When the feature was revealed to be absent from, fans had mixed reactions. Some claimed that removing the karma system took away from 's identity, while others saw it as a step away from binary choices towards something that provided more nuance.
Now, with on the horizon, audiences are left wondering if the new game will return to its roots or follow in 's footsteps. The question becomes whether the karma system, with all its faults and perks, still belongs in the game.
One major complaint players had about was the lack of roleplaying elements in comparison to previous games. While many protagonists start out as blank slates, 's Sole Survivor has an established backstory and motivation.