Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a role-playing game for PC, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Versus Evil. The game is a sequel to original Pillars of Eternity and tells a completely new story set on the Deadfire archipelago. The gameplay features of the previous title make their return, but Deadfire introduces some new ones, such as traveling on a ship, building relationships with the player character's companions and more.

Obsidian Edition includes all the expansion packs released for the game: Beast of Winter, Explorer's Pack, Forgotten Sanctum and Seeker, Slayer, Survivor. The game received positive reviews for its setting, plot and complex gameplay mechanics.

Classic RPG gameplay

PoE II's gameplay remains mostly unchanged in comparison to the first installment. The player once again controls the Watcher of Caed Nua in an open world environment. The character can be transferred from the previous game or created from scratch. The Watcher possesses a set of unique abilities and can also be equipped with talents.

The action of Pillars of Eternity 2 is set on the Deadfire archipelago. The islands consist of various environments: cities, volcanic areas, etc., and can be explored on the player's ship, the Defiant. The ship can be upgraded and used in combat against other vessels roaming the waters around the islands. The player can also recruit new crewmembers.

Another new feature of Deadfire is building relationships with companions. The player's party consists of several members. Each of them can have a unique bond with the Watcher, developed throughout the course of the gameplay. The companions will also interact with each other.

Return to Eora with a new story

Eothas, the god renewal and light, was thought to be long gone. Now he returns, stronger than ever, in the form of a gigantic statue. His mere presence in the mortal plane. puts the fate of the world at stake. The Watcher of Caed Nua is tasked with hunting down the god and putting an end to his life, once and for all.

Reception

Pillars of Eternity 2 Deadfire for PC received highly positive reviews from the critics. Among many others, the reviewers praised the writing of the game, the complex gameplay mechanics and setting, as well as the feeling of a classic RPG title.

Key features:

• Return to the robust world of Eora and experience a new tale of the Watcher of Caed Nua
• Explore the Deadfire island and discover their secrets
• Form powerful bonds with your companions and strengthen your party
• Obsidian Edition: unlock additional content for the game, including Beast of Winter, Explorer's Pack and the Forgotten Sanctum