Pillars of Eternity Gets a Full Turn-Based Mode and Quality-of-Life Upgrades for Its Tenth Anniversary
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Obsidian Entertainment has officially launched the full turn-based mode for Pillars of Eternity out of beta, bringing major tactical combat changes and bug fixes for the game's tenth anniversary.
Ten years after first launching, Obsidian Entertainment is giving Pillars of Eternity a massive overhaul by officially releasing its long-awaited turn-based mode out of beta. Originally tested since late last year following a community push for the feature, the newly minted mode transitions the classic isometric RPG away from its traditional real-time with pause combat style. According to details shared via Steam by Rock Paper Shotgun, the update brings the game closer to the tactical pacing found in later entries and alternative CRPGs, giving both returning veterans and franchise newcomers a fresh way to experience the sprawling narrative.
Alongside the headline addition of turn-based battles, the accompanying patch tackles a laundry list of combat balance adjustments and quality-of-life fixes. Obsidian has smoothed out several persistent bugs involving status effects and item use, ensuring that overlapping crowd control spells or spiritshifted actions behave as intended during intense encounters. Interface updates also aim to make the transition to turn-based inputs much more intuitive for players used to fast-paced cursor clicking.
While the studio has noted that minor bugs might still surface following the beta phase, developers have committed to rolling out prompt hotfixes as the community dives in. Whether you are planning a fresh playthrough or checking out the classic title for the first time, this anniversary update offers a great excuse to revisit the world of Eora. You can read the full breakdown of the patch notes and community reactions over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: RPG, Obsidian, PC Gaming, Pillars of Eternity, Turn-Based
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun