Reading through the Core Rulebook and Bestiary one thing that really struck me is that Pathfinder 2 is intimately tied to Golarion in a way that the first edition was not. These are not just Dwarves, Elves, Halflings, Goblins and Gnomes. They are the Pathfinder versions of them which in this edition emphatically means the Golarion versions. From small things like a Dwarf's Clan Dagger to big things like Gnomes that came from the First World and must contend with the bleaching the unique struggles and cultures of these races are directly embedded into the fabric of the game. You can also see this in the Bestiary entrees for Orcs, Hobgoblins, and Kobolds. It's also particularly prominent in classes like the Barbarian, Bard, Champion, Cleric, and Sorcerer. These classes are embedded into Golarion with features that tie them directly into the world.
I think this can be seen with even more strength when you take a look at the supplement lineup for the next year. The Lost Omens line absolutely dominates the schedule. We will be seeing detailed write ups of the various cultures for the core ancestries, write ups for meta regions and organizations, full page spreads for many of the gods with curses and blessing they can provide, and archetypes that are directly embedded in the setting. We are even going to get an entire supplement devoted to the city of Absolom and a lore heavy adventure that takes place around the city.
I am personally a big fan of this embrace of Golarion. What are your thoughts?