Obsidian Announces Turn-Based Combat for Pillars of Eternity in 10th Anniversary Update

The update includes a major patch with fixes and improvements, with the new combat mode set for testing later in 2025.

Obsidian Entertainment has revealed plans to add a turn-based combat mode to Pillars of Eternity, a decade after its original release.
The new mode will undergo player testing later in 2025, with details on how to participate to be shared soon.
This update is part of a 10th-anniversary celebration patch that includes fixes and enhancements to visuals, combat, and quests.
The turn-based combat mode aims to attract new players, particularly fans of Baldur's Gate 3 and Avowed, by offering a more accessible gameplay style.
Obsidian previously introduced turn-based combat in Pillars of Eternity 2, which received mixed feedback, and the studio is seeking player input to refine the new feature.