US EditionOver a Decade After Release, Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity Gets Surprise Patch to Add Turn-Based Mode
Obsidian's turn-based mode for Pillars of Eternity refines combat from Deadfire with faster pacing and smarter actions, launching a public beta on Steam and Xbox PC.
- On November 5, Obsidian Entertainment will open a public beta for a new Turn-Based Mode in Pillars of Eternity on Steam and Xbox PC, starting PC testing with plans to add it after feedback.
- Inspired by player feedback from Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Obsidian refined the turn-based system for the original game based on internal testing and fan criticism.
- Unbound Turns now tie turn frequency to character speed, limiting free actions to one per turn per type, while increased combat lethality shortens fights.
- Obsidian Entertainment warned the public beta is experimental, will run `some time`, expects bugs, and is exploring a HUD toggle while fans urge a sequel or bigger budget.
- This update positions Pillars of Eternity to attract new players and rekindle interest in Eora, as Obsidian Entertainment, Microsoft-owned studio fresh from this year's releases, applies sequel combat back to the original game.
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As we have seen in games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Baldur's Gate III, turn combat has come back big, and Obsidian has been working for a while to add a turn mode to the original Pillars of Eternity. Redoing the 2015 RPG to accommodate the mode has been a whole company, but you will soon be able to check it for yourself in a public beta for Pillars of Eternity. In an Obsidian blog post, the Pillars of Eternity turn mode will be release…
Pillars of Eternity to get fan-favourite mode in beta tomorrow
As we've seen with the likes of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Baldur's Gate III, turn-based combat is back in a big way, and Obsidian has been working to add a turn-based mode to the original Pillars of Eternity for some time now. Reworking the 2015 RPG to accommodate the mode, this has been quite the undertaking, but very soon you'll be able to check it out for yourself in a public beta for Pillars of Eternity. Outlined in a blog post by Obs…
In 2 days, Pillars of Eternity fans will finally get what they've waited over a decade for. Obsidian finally reveals details on the long-awaited feature
Obsidian Entertainment revealed the launch date for the public beta of a new turn-based mode in Pillars of Eternity. The tests, which will involve players on Steam and the Xbox Store, will start any day now.This info In 2 days, Pillars of Eternity fans will finally get what they've waited over a decade for. Obsidian finally reveals details on the long-awaited feature was first published on Gamepressure.com 04 November 2025.
Pillars of Eternity Adds Turn-Based Mode in Major Beta Update This Week
A Significant Change for Pillars of Eternity Obsidian Entertainment is revisiting one of its most acclaimed RPGs with a major update. Nearly a decade after its 2015 release, Pillars of Eternity is getting a brand new turn-based mode, marking one of the most significant overhauls in the series’ history. Players will be able to try the new system when the public beta goes live on November 5. The update, announced on the game’s official site, reima…
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