RPG

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 7, 2018

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

RPG

Playable on

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About this game

Obsidian Entertainment proudly presents the sequel to our crowdfunded and critically-acclaimed role-playing game, Pillars of Eternity. Welcome to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. With Pillars II, we are revisiting the rich narrative, beautiful environments, and tactical combat that made Pillars of Eternity one of the highest-rated PC games of all time.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Writing features extensive dialogue and detailed companion characterization.
Choices, faction relationships, and past decisions have substantial consequences.
Multiclassing, class options, and abilities allow flexible builds.
Open-ended island exploration spans locations, factions, and Deadfire waters.
Combat supports tactical party management, real-time-with-pause, and turn-based play.

Cons

Ship-to-ship combat is shallow and repetitive.
Central god-chasing plot shares focus with factions and exploration.
Open structure and side content interrupt the urgent main quest.
Numerous rules and combat interactions create a steep learning curve.

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Gameplay & themes

RPG