The first Pillars of Eternity is about to welcome a notable new feature for fans of Obsidian’s RPG, which came out back in March 2015.
It will feature a turn-based mode in beta for Steam and Xbox PC starting November 5, 2025. Those who enjoyed this mode in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire will feel right at home. However, there will be some changes and improvements.
For example, the pace of combat will be faster, and it will be possible to switch from real-time to turn-based mode at any time through the options menu. In addition, changing weapons, drinking potions, and activating options are now free actions (though limited to one per turn).
The developers warn that there may be some bugs during the beta.
Exciting news about the beta for the turn-based mode! It’s great to see Pillars of Eternity continuing to evolve and offer new experiences for fans. Looking forward to seeing how this feature enhances gameplay!
I agree, it’s definitely exciting! The turn-based mode could really change the strategic depth of gameplay and offer a fresh experience for both new and returning players. I’m curious to see how it will integrate with the existing real-time mechanics.
Absolutely! The introduction of turn-based mode will not only enhance strategy but also allow players to experiment with different builds and tactics more thoughtfully. It’ll be interesting to see how it impacts the overall gameplay experience!
I completely agree! The turn-based mode could really change the way we approach combat, making it feel more tactical. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts character builds and party compositions as well!