Forge your legend in Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian Entertainment’s 2015 fantasy RPG that launched on PC, Mac, and Linux on March 26, 2015, hit PS4 and Xbox One in 2017, and Switch in 2019, funded by a $4.1 million Kickstarter haul! This isn’t just a throwback—it’s a sprawling ode to Baldur’s Gate, where you, a Watcher cursed to see souls, unravel Eora’s mysteries amid gods, cults, and a baby-killing plague. With over 1.5 million copies sold by 2018 and a Definitive Edition stacking all extras, Pillars stands tall in 2025!
Craft your hero—Cipher’s mind-blasts, Barbarian’s rage, or Priest’s divine wrath—and lead a party of six through real-time-with-pause combat, chaining spells and steel against wichts, drakes, and Adra monstrosities. Explore Dyrwood’s wilds—Defiance Bay’s bustle, Gilded Vale’s gloom, or Twin Elms’ ancient roots—building your Caed Nua stronghold, recruiting legends like Edér and Aloth, and diving into lore-rich quests. Two expansions—The White March Part I and II—pile on snow-swept peaks, soulbound weapons, and a 100+ hour saga, all bundled in Definitive. Unity Engine crafts a hand-painted 4K glow (PS5/Xbox Series X|S patched), though Switch stumbles at 30 FPS.
The vibe? High-fantasy grit meets CRPG soul—think misty forests, godly whispers, and a Justin Bell OST that swells with medieval menace. The story’s a beast—your soul’s tied to a god’s betrayal, choices shape nations—voiced with gravitas (Matthew Mercer shines). Solo only, no co-op—critics (91 on Metacritic) and X posts hail its depth, though some balk at micromanagement. Steam’s Spring Sale (ends March 20, 2025) slashes Definitive 75% to $9.99, or grab it via Game Pass—Pillars of Eternity dares you to claim Eora’s fate. Roll your stats and rewrite the gods!