Summary
Pillars of Eternity, one of Obsidian Entertainment’s most popular titles, has just received an unexpected update almost 9 years after the game’s initial release date. Unfortunately, the latestPillars of Eternitypatch won’t be bringing any new content updates or major changes to the game, instead focusing mostly on bug fixes.
Initially released in March 2015,Pillars of Eternityarrived on the gaming market during a time period in which CRPGs were not particularly popular. Dubbing itself as a spiritual successor to the classicBaldur’s GateandIcewind Daleseries,Pillars of Eternityreceived some stellar reviewsfrom game critics and managed to make a significant impact in the gaming industry. Its success paved the way for other notable titles in the genre, such asDisco ElysiumandBaldur’s Gate 3.
The newest update forPillars of Eternityis currently only available as part of Steam’s beta branch. Obsidian has posted the full patch notes on its official forums, and among these, multiple bug fixes can be found. Many visual and audio bugs have been fixed, as well as some pesky user interface issues and navigation problems.Pillars of Eternity’s Unity game engine has also been updated to a brand-new version.
While a lot of gamers were surprised byPillars of Eternity’s unforeseen update, many speculated that may be Obsidian fine-tuning its older title to attract a fresh wave of CRPG enthusiasts. Obsidian might be trying to capitalize onthe recent enormous success ofBaldur’s Gate 3, a game that won multiple prestigious awards in 2023 and thrust the CRPG genre into the spotlight.
Obsidian Entertainment is also currently working onAvowed, an action role-playing video game set in the same universe asPillars of Eternity. However,Avowedwill offer players a first-person perspective instead of the traditional isometric view found inPoE.Avowedwas first announced in 2020 at the Xbox Games Showcase, with an official gameplay trailer being unveiled in 2023.
It is possible that a considerable number of gamers might want to prepare themselves forthe launch ofAvowedby first playing through its predecessorsPillars of EternityandPillars of Eternity 2. As such, it makes sense that Obsidian might want to refine the gameplay experience of its previous titles to provide a polished journey for fans making the leap to their upcoming title.
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=Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries.So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
