Optional side missions affecting the main story is my dream feature

[cloudy_skies]

The preview coverage mentioned optional objectives that might influence how the narrative unfolds. If that turns out to be a meaningful system, it could solve one of my biggest complaints with massive open-world games: side content that feels completely disconnected.

I'm not expecting hundreds of branching endings. Even changed dialogue or relationships would be rewarding.

 

[daniel84]

A small consequence that you notice 15 hours later can be more memorable than a huge choice screen at the finale.

 

[GregH]

The implementation matters. I'd be cautious about assuming a fully branching narrative from preview wording alone.

 

[TheRealWaldo]

If my questionable decision to steal a lawn chair affects the ending, I'm finished.

 

[Northbound27]

I'd love choices that influence how Jason and Lucia talk to each other rather than simply changing a percentage on a stats page.