Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition
Aug 08, 2019 7 years ago
Pillars of Eternity, the ultimate role-playing experience on PC, comes to Xbox One and PlayStation 4, this fall! Created by and for role-playing fans by Obsidian Entertainment, masters of the RPG genre, Pillars started as a Kickstarter project, where it shattered all funding goals and pulled in more than 75,000 backers. From there, it released to broad critical acclaim, won dozens of awards, and has been a fan favorite on the PC. Now, Paradox Arctic, in partnership with 505 Games, is bringing Pillars' fantastical world, tactical combat, and unforgettable story to fans on a whole new platform. Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition includes all previously released additional content from the PC version, including all DLC and expansions in a single package. But Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition goes beyond just offering everything together. Paradox Arctic has thoroughly updated the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the award-winning RPG for play with a controller, and have entirely redesigned the UI for easy viewing on televisions. Players will be able to easily navigate the game's detailed character creation, real-time-with-pause combat, and party management from their couches thanks to new TV-friendly menus and controls. Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition features • Award-winning writing, story and artwork of Pillars of Eternity, along with the expanded world and content of The White March: Parts I & II • Countless character creation options, from races and classes to character backgrounds which drive your personal story • An epic universe to explore, filled with intriguing party members and companions, a variety of in-game factions, and a lovingly rendered world to traverse • All major updates from the original PC version, including a raised level cap, expanded party AI options, and new difficulty levels • New UI and controls designed from the ground up, presenting the Pillars of Eternity experience like never before
What it’s like
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition delivers a dense, narrative-driven isometric RPG experience that serves as a loving homage to classic computer role-playing games. The game immerses players in the world of Eora, where souls are tangible and death is not permanent, allowing for deep philosophical exploration of life, memory, and consequence. The writing stands out as its primary strength, featuring complex political intrigue, morally ambiguous factions, and companion-driven arcs that demand careful attention to dialogue. Combat utilizes a real-time-with-pause system, requiring tactical positioning and spell management rather than reflexes. While the visual style is functional rather than groundbreaking, the atmosphere is richly textured by an evocative soundtrack and detailed environmental storytelling. The Complete Edition enhances accessibility with controller support and UI improvements, making this sprawling adventure more approachable for console players without sacrificing the mechanical depth or narrative weight that defines the Obsidian experience.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodCharactersStory / NarrativeSystems Depth / Build VarietyWriting / DialogueAudio / MusicCombatDifficulty / ChallengeExploration / WorldGameplay / MechanicsPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilitySocial / Relationships
Keep in mind The pacing can feel sluggish due to extensive exposition and dialogue-heavy segments that may alienate players seeking fast-paced action. The isometric camera and dense UI require adjustment, particularly for those unfamiliar with CRPGs.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from empireonline.com, metacritic.com, ign.com, opencritic.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 29, 20179 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 29, 20179 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 08, 20197 years ago |
