Different outfits/armor ?

[Buurt]

So I'm a big fan or character creaton or atleast having the option to change armor or the look of it. Because playing a rpg 100 hours with the same stuff isn't my jam. That's why I have problems with many jrpg.

How is it in this game ? Gameplay looks cool. But do you have to stick to the same stuff for the whole game or do you have a little bit of freedom over the char

[ButterMilk]

Man, i have exactly the same question, literally posted it like a minute ago lol
ive seen diff type of weapons in vids, but no armor

[SunsetAmethyst]

Im not too far into it, but it seems like it has a transmog system. Meaning you can puzzle together an outfit from everything you have unlocked. There are transmog items hidden away on the maps too, just found myself some bunny ears xD

But yeah, you can change armor apperance and you do not have to use the "ugly but best protection" armor apperance, just switch it to something else you've unlocked.

No character creation or naming of the characters, but its quite impressive. Other tales game had so you can move accesories around, like putting wings on your head and so forth. Not sure if this one has it, but as i said, not gotten too far into it :)

[Livy]

Preordered and could equip the dlc armor asap.

[Oliver T. Crowe (Michi)]

So Tales is kinda weird like this.

Base game wise, you're stuck with whatever outfit your character wears. Any armor you equip normally doesn't change your look unless the character themselves changes for the purpose of looking different in the story.

However, there are usually costumes given as rewards for sidequests or hitting a goal (depending on the Tales game in question), and there's also normally attachments you can buy...as well as DLC costumes/attachments that you can also usually buy.

I don't know ToA's schtick with this, but judging by the DLC costume bundle they're selling as part of the Ultimate Edition, I get the feeling it's going to go the similar way as previous tales games like Tales of Berseria (where they had DLC cosmetic stuff, but again you could also unlock certain costumes throughout the game).

Edit: Or what SunsetAmethyst said since they've played it a bit. But you shouldn't have to worry about wearing the same outfit the entire game, the Tales series always finds a way to let you mix it up a bit.

[SunsetAmethyst]

Also, there seems to be a bunch of armors and apperance items outside of the dlc's, so no need to worry about those unless you really want a specific look. But you might have to dig around for secrets

[Nphyx]

Some (but not all) armors and weapons have their own style. Seems like so far any that do also come with a costume piece, which replaces the look of armor same as the DLC costumes. There are also costume accessories to be found in hidden spots around the maps (so far: monocle, cat ears, dog ears, rabbit ears, rabbit tail in the first area).

[aristateles]

Homeless looking MC is best. No need to change costume.

[darkdrow12]

good evening,

Originally posted by aristateles:

Homeless looking MC is best. No need to change costume.

... yeah, i cant deny the vagabond look grew on me a little, nice the game gives you a couple of choices so early.

but i have to give a shout out to the weapon transmog system, was not expectin that am happy for it.