# The great RPG debate: Do RPGs really need romanceable companions?

> Welcome to Dungeon Master, PC Gamer's regular RPG column, where Online Editor Fraser Brown delves into PC gaming's most beloved and enduring genre. Grab a seat in our badly-lit tavern and please ignore the goblin puke.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/the-great-rpg-debate-do-rpgs-really-need-romanceable-companions/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6e380959694fc59c165f82)
- **Published:** 2026-08-01
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #gaming #companions #debate #great #romanceable #rpgs #always #badly
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6e380959694fc59c165f82

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