For many years, games have includedamazing hairstyles and majestic facial hair.

Sometimes it’s realistic, and other times it’s just plain wacky.

Some games have started to include hair that actually grows as in-game time passes.

Video Game Beard Growth Featured Split Image

Speaking of those, here are a few of the more prominent examples.

Yet, despite this, there are some dynamic hair mechanics in the game.

You begin your journey with really short hair and no beard.

Ark Survival Evolved Screenshot Of Hair and Beard

If you do so, you might use the hair you trimmed as a resource.

After all, the fur on your head and face won’t help against a zombie horde.

Keep in mind that you’re able to cut your hair if you don’t fancy the hairy look.

Project Zomboid Screenshot Of Character With Beard

Your main goal is to survive for as long as possible.

As days tick by, you will notice that you start to grow a beard.

The more days that pass, the more impressive your facial hair becomes.

Don’t Starve Screenshot Of Beard

Naturally, the beard is pretty stylish, but it also serves a purpose.

The thicker the facial hair, the more protection you have against the cold.

In fact, in the books, he even says that he isn’t fond of beards.

Witcher 3 Geralt - via xLetalis on YouTube

It’s another waythe game Geralt differs from the book version.

The protagonist is one of the best characters in gaming history, no matter who’s controlling him.

Of all the games to include a feature of this ilk, Red Dead is probably the least surprising.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Screenshot Of Arthur’s Angry Face

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