Games where you do and don’t bother with cosmetic upgrades?

[StaceyPowers]

Do you go out of your way to upgrade your character’s appearance/clothing/etc.? I mean cosmetic upgrades, not functional upgrades.

I find I do this in some games, and not in others. I have a hard time articulating why. I guess I only do it in games where there are a lot of items I think look distinctive and appealing.

[Shortie]

I have been known to do this myself in some games but other games, I tend not to bother. I know some games give you the option to change your characters appearance and clothing at the start of the game, if that is an option, I will usually do it then and then forget to do it when I am playing the game. 

[killamch89]

I obsess over cosmetics in third-person games where I constantly see my character, but completely ignore them in first-person games where appearance doesn't matter.

[Scorpion]

I enjoy cosmetic upgrades because they personalize my gaming experience and showcase my progress. However, I don’t always bother with them if they don’t add to the gameplay or feel unnecessary, focusing instead on the core story and challenges.

[Bizdustry]

In games like Fortnite, I I love collecting cosmetic upgrades because they’re really fun. But in games like Dark Souls, I usually don’t bother with cosmetics since I care more about the gameplay. It all comes down to what I enjoy in each game!!

Edited June 4, 2025 by Bizdustry

[Anders]

On 5/30/2025 at 1:48 AM, killamch89 said:

I obsess over cosmetics in third-person games where I constantly see my character, but completely ignore them in first-person games where appearance doesn't matter.

I tend to agree, except when FPS games change to third person in cutscenes. I love being able to personalize my characters, either through gear you aquire through the game, or purely cosmetic outfits. One of my pet peeves are loot-based RPGs where the gear you equip only change your stats, not your appearance.