Baldur’s Gate 3’s Big Rival Receives a Surprising Major Update 10 Years Later

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Pillars of Eternity Rediscovers Turn-Based Combat with Major Update, Challenging Players like Baldur’s Gate 3

Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 has renewed interest in old-school CRPGs and D&D rule adaptations. Similarly, Pillars of Eternity, from the makers of games like Baldur’s Gate, spawned its own imitators after its release in 2015. Now, a decade later, Obsidian Entertainment is releasing a major update to Pillars of Eternity with significant changes, positioning it as a contemporary to Baldur’s Gate 3. Originally conceived as a real-time combat alternative to Baldur’s Gate, Pillars of Eternity will soon incorporate turn-based combat, a feature popularized by Baldur’s Gate 3 and Pathfinder. The update will also introduce new features inspired by Pathfinder. Specifically, turns will sync with each character’s speed, enhancing the real-time-with-pause mode. Actions like switching weapons, using potions, and accessing options will be free, but players are limited to one of each type per turn. In addition, the update will make combat more challenging, resulting in more intense encounters. Players can select turn-based mode and difficulty settings at the start of the game, and they can switch between real-time-with-pause and turn-based modes at any time during play.

Revamped Combat Elevates Pillars of Eternity in Classic RPG Realm – Major Update in Progress by Obsidian

These changes promise more intense and dangerous combat for both players and enemies. Currently in beta, this update aims to establish Pillars of Eternity as a leading choice in the classic RPG genre. Obsidian is continuing to develop the update in preparation for its full release.

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