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Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity introduces a turn-based mode in an open beta starting November 5th, drawing on lessons from Deadfire, with options to switch combat modes, improved mechanics, and ongoing updates before a full release.
Obsidian Entertainment is launching a public beta for a new turn-based mode in Pillars of Eternity on November 5, allowing players to switch between real-time and turn-based combat, with plans for future updates and potential permanent inclusion.
Obsidian Entertainment is releasing a beta for a new turn-based mode in Pillars of Eternity to celebrate its 10th anniversary, allowing players to experience the game with updated combat mechanics on Steam and Xbox PC, with feedback being gathered before a full rollout.
Josh Sawyer, design director at Obsidian Entertainment, expressed interest in creating a new Pillars of Eternity RPG with a budget similar to Baldur's Gate 3. He praised Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire's combat system and suggested using a scripted 3D camera to simplify exploration and interface navigation. Sawyer also discussed his preference for turn-based combat in complex RPGs, as it allows for clearer understanding of game mechanics. He emphasized the importance of designing an intuitive interface and expressed reservations about the camera and interface in Baldur's Gate 3.
Josh Sawyer, the developer behind Pillars of Eternity, joked on Twitter about waiting for a call from Microsoft to make Pillars of Eternity 3 with a $120 million budget. With the success of Baldur's Gate 3, there is speculation about a renaissance for isometric RPGs. Pillars of Eternity, a modernized CRPG, could potentially find success with a big-budget sequel. While it remains to be seen if Microsoft will fund such a project, fans are excited about the possibility.