Summary
Despite being several years old, bothPillars of Eternityand its sequel are still considered to be two of thebest RPGs on Xbox Game Pass. Obsidian Entertainment is regarded as one of the best RPG developers out there, with popular games likeThe Outer WorldsandFallout: New Vegasalready staples on PC Game Pass. Fans are still eagerly awaiting the developer’s next big game,Avowed,which is slated to release in 2024, but until then, there are plenty of well-regarded games from Obsidian already included in the subscription service.
PC Game Pass has addedPillars of Eternity: Definitive Editionto its ever-growing library of titles. The original iteration was well-reviewed by critics, earning an 89 on Metacritic on PC, and similarly high marks across consoles. It was nominated for several Game of the Year awards and even took home the Best RPG award from several publications overThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,which was also released in 2015. TheDefinitive Edition, however, which launched a few years later, includes the original game as well as DLC expansionsThe White March 1 & 2and the behind-the-scenes content-richRoyal Edition.
Developed to be a sort of spiritual successor to the earlierBaldur’sGatetitles, now feels like an apt time to addPillars of Eternity: Definitive Editionto the service.Baldur’s Gate 3’s impressive sweep at The Game Awardsput an exclamation point on one of the year’s biggest surprise hits. While the series has been around for decades at this point, the success of the most recent entry suggests that many gamers were first introduced to theBaldur’s Gatefranchise this year. It makes sense thatPillars of Eternitywould get dropped on PC Game Pass for those hungry for more RPGs after completing the Game of the Year winner.
Pillars of Eternity
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=Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries.So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
