To create a new character in Remnant: From the Ashes go to the main menu before you enter a game. Under the 'Select Character' tab you will be able to cycle through your existing characters and also tab over to an open space that has a shadow figure (see screenshot above) that will next to the 'Create Character' option. You will then be taken through a process of customising your character which will include selecting your sex, race, hair and colour, as well as other aesthetic options.
You can create up to four characters and each will have the weapons, armour, traits sets, and mods that you have earned in-game. These items cannot be shared between characters. To get rid of characters you no longer want to use go to the main menu screen and underneath the 'Select Character' option there will be an option there that allows you to delete them.
Check out our Character Classes Guide to find out which of the three classes best suits your play style.
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