Pillars of Eternity
By Obsidian Entertainment
Lead a party through a fantasy RPG where conversation, exploration and tactical preparation all matter.
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Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Pillars of Eternity follows a Watcher whose unusual relationship with souls opens a route into a troubled world. You assemble a party, explore locations and make choices in conversations as well as combat. Its setting gives those choices context through histories, beliefs and competing interests.
Battles can be paused to issue orders, so success need not depend on giving every instruction at speed. Position, party composition and the order of abilities deserve consideration before a difficult encounter begins. It is a good fit for readers who enjoy substantial fantasy writing alongside tactical systems. This entry covers the first Pillars of Eternity, with expansions dependent on the purchased edition.
Release and platform details
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment. Publisher: Xbox Game Studios. Steam edition release date: Mar 26, 2015. Desktop systems listed on Steam: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Official sources
Store information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability, device requirements and optional purchases can vary by region and platform.
Artwork and image credits
Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios. The official cover and gallery images come from the developer/publisher’s Steam listing. Gallery images represent the PC store edition and may include promotional panels. Mobile editions may look different. Images belong to their respective owners.
Your kind of game if…
You want a substantial party RPG with detailed worldbuilding and combat you can pause to plan.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Build a party with complementary abilities rather than identical roles.
- Pause when a fight changes and review each character's task.
- Read dialogue for context before choosing a response.
- Check an area's threats before committing limited resources.