Skyrim carved out its own legacy by not only being one of the biggest games to date, but one of the best open-world experiences to date.
Avowed can learn from past Obsidian games and other titles, but it should still strive to be its own unique experience. This would be a difficult task, considering the legacy Skyrim has. If the game is too similar to Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls as a whole, then players will go in expecting another Skyrim or for Avowed to outdo it in some way.
These similarities could become a problem, however, as they can alter the expectations the players have for the game. This is mostly due to the fact they will likely share many of the same traits, such as being open-world games with spells, pantheons, and various factions to interact with. Many discussions surrounding Avowed tend to involve bringing up The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim in one way or another. Avowed needs to reimagine itself to avoid this pitfall. This results in a game that is lacking in individuality, which can put that title in a bad spot from the get-go. Atomic Heart is so similar to Bioshock, that their differences can be very few. All of these features are strongly reminiscent of the Bioshock games, and that's where the problem lies. It took place in a utopia that went wrong, gifted the player abilities akin to magic, and featured a megalomaniac figure who thinks they know what is best for everyone else. Atomic Heart was greatly inspired by the Bioshock franchise, and evidence of this could be found everywhere. Atomic Heart embodies many of the issues Avowed could face down the line.
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