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* In the simulation game ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'', the character creation process is non-gendered, having players select a "style" instead of a gender for their avatar.<ref name="repr_Anim">{{Cite web |title=Animal Crossing series |author= |work=Represent Me |date= |access-date=12 July 2021 |url= https://representme.charity/projects/queer/database/title/animal-crossing-series|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602221936/https://representme.charity/projects/queer/database/title/animal-crossing-series|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | * In the simulation game ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'', the character creation process is non-gendered, having players select a "style" instead of a gender for their avatar.<ref name="repr_Anim">{{Cite web |title=Animal Crossing series |author= |work=Represent Me |date= |access-date=12 July 2021 |url= https://representme.charity/projects/queer/database/title/animal-crossing-series|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602221936/https://representme.charity/projects/queer/database/title/animal-crossing-series|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> | ||
* Interactive novel game ''Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday'' lets you be male, female, or nonbinary.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356440/Kidnapped_A_Royal_Birthday/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221226203523/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356440/Kidnapped_A_Royal_Birthday/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | * Interactive novel game ''Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday'' lets you be male, female, or nonbinary.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356440/Kidnapped_A_Royal_Birthday/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221226203523/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1356440/Kidnapped_A_Royal_Birthday/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
*In the dating simulator ''Max Gentlemen Sexy Business!'' while customising your "gentlesona" you can | *In the dating simulator ''Max Gentlemen Sexy Business!'', while customising your "gentlesona" you can choose from a variety of body types with vulvas or penises. You also choose what kind of business tycoon title you prefer from "Sir", "Madame", or "Boss", mirroring the traditional selection of pronouns. Neither of these influence your dating options.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/817840/Max_Gentlemen_Sexy_Business/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529024217/https://store.steampowered.com/app/817840/Max_Gentlemen_Sexy_Business/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
* The Free-To-Play visual novel ''Our Life'' lets you choose your pronouns from she/her, he/him and they/them. As you grow up in the game you can also decide to change your pronouns. | * The Free-To-Play visual novel ''Our Life'' lets you choose your pronouns from she/her, he/him and they/them. As you grow up in the game you can also decide to change your pronouns. | ||
*The platformer game ''Shovel Knight'' features a Body Swap Mode, which allows the player to customize the appearance and pronouns of each of the game's twelve main characters. Initially, only masculine and feminine pronouns were available, but an update in 2019 added the option for gender-neutral pronouns. | *The platformer game ''Shovel Knight'' features a Body Swap Mode, which allows the player to customize the appearance and pronouns of each of the game's twelve main characters. Initially, only masculine and feminine pronouns were available, but an update in 2019 added the option for gender-neutral pronouns. | ||
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* The interactive novel game ''Pugmire: Treasure of the Sea Dogs'' lets you be male, female, or nonbinary. <ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644330/Pugmire_Treasure_of_the_Sea_Dogs/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522074848/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644330/Pugmire_Treasure_of_the_Sea_Dogs/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | * The interactive novel game ''Pugmire: Treasure of the Sea Dogs'' lets you be male, female, or nonbinary. <ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644330/Pugmire_Treasure_of_the_Sea_Dogs/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522074848/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644330/Pugmire_Treasure_of_the_Sea_Dogs/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
* The RPG ''Wildermyth'' allows heroes to have they/them pronouns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Non-binary heroes| date=28 December 2020| url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/763890/discussions/0/3001052356430888363/}}</ref> | * The RPG ''Wildermyth'' allows heroes to have they/them pronouns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Non-binary heroes| date=28 December 2020| url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/763890/discussions/0/3001052356430888363/}}</ref> | ||
*In the racing game ''Forza Horizon 5'', the character creator gives an option for they/them pronouns. Pronouns | *In the racing game ''Forza Horizon 5'', the character creator gives an option for they/them pronouns. Pronouns are not tied to the body you choose for your character. | ||
*In the action RPG ''Postknight 2'', the player character has no defined gender and can freely be customized using any combination of masculine and feminine hair, eyes, and clothing. | *In the action RPG ''Postknight 2'', the player character has no defined gender and can freely be customized using any combination of masculine and feminine hair, eyes, and clothing. | ||
*In the farming RPG ''Harvestella'', character creation offers separate choices between "male", "female", and "non-binary" genders; masculine or feminine body types; and masculine or feminine voices. | |||
*The roguelite/dating sim ''Boyfriend Dungeon'' allows the player to choose between he/him, she/her and they/them pronouns. The choice of pronouns has no effect on your available customization options or ability to romance any of the characters. | |||
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*In the farming sim ''Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life'', you can choose between "she/her", "he/him", and "they/them" pronouns. None of the character creator options are restricted by pronoun choice.<ref>https://www.storyofseasons.com/awl/newfeatures/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230723041124/https://www.storyofseasons.com/awl/newfeatures/ Archived] on 22 July 2023.</ref> | *In the farming sim ''Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life'', you can choose between "she/her", "he/him", and "they/them" pronouns. None of the character creator options are restricted by pronoun choice.<ref>https://www.storyofseasons.com/awl/newfeatures/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230723041124/https://www.storyofseasons.com/awl/newfeatures/ Archived] on 22 July 2023.</ref> | ||
*In the fantasy role-playing game ''Baldur's Gate 3'', the player character's identity can be set as "Male", "Female", or "Non-Binary/Other". The "Identity" selection is not at all linked to the selection for body type or voice. | *In the fantasy role-playing game ''Baldur's Gate 3'', the player character's identity can be set as "Male", "Female", or "Non-Binary/Other". The "Identity" selection is not at all linked to the selection for body type or voice. | ||
*Similar to the ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'' example above, ''Splatoon 3'' has the players select their avatars' "style" (encompasses both gender and species). The haircuts and pants (which previously were gender-restricted) are also unisex.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Splatoon 3 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch |author=Nintendo |work=YouTube |access-date=22 October 2021 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230628053226/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/Player_customization [https://web.archive.org/web/20230501222323/https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/Player_customization Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | *Similar to the ''Animal Crossing: New Horizons'' example above, ''Splatoon 3'' has the players select their avatars' "style" (encompasses both gender and species). The haircuts and pants (which previously were gender-restricted) are also unisex. Gendered titles used in previous games have been revised to be gender-neutral, such as "Splatfest Ruler" in place of "Splatfest King/Queen".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Splatoon 3 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch |author=Nintendo |work=YouTube |access-date=22 October 2021 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230628053226/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/Player_customization [https://web.archive.org/web/20230501222323/https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/Player_customization Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
*In the science fiction role-playing game ''Starfield,'' the player can choose which pronouns to use from "He/Him", "She/Her", and "They/Them". Characters in game will use the selected pronouns when referring to the player character. The player character can choose between two body types (1 and 2) regardless of pronouns, as well as two different walking animations, and all character creation options are available for both body types. Players can visit "Enhance" clinics in-game, where they can change the player character's appearance, name, and pronouns. <ref>{{Cite news|last=Game8|first=Starfield Walkthrough Team|url=https://game8.co/games/Starfield/archives/423228|title=How to Change and Select Pronouns|date=09/05/2023|work=Starfield|access-date=9/14/2023|url-status=live}}</ref> | *In the science fiction role-playing game ''Starfield,'' the player can choose which pronouns to use from "He/Him", "She/Her", and "They/Them". Characters in game will use the selected pronouns when referring to the player character. The player character can choose between two body types (1 and 2) regardless of pronouns, as well as two different walking animations, and all character creation options are available for both body types. Players can visit "Enhance" clinics in-game, where they can change the player character's appearance, name, and pronouns. <ref>{{Cite news|last=Game8|first=Starfield Walkthrough Team|url=https://game8.co/games/Starfield/archives/423228|title=How to Change and Select Pronouns|date=09/05/2023|work=Starfield|access-date=9/14/2023|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||