Pillars of Eternity Receives Turn-Based Combat Update 11 Years After Launch, Drawing Baldur’s Gate 3 Comparisons

More than a decade after its initial release, Obsidian Entertainment’s beloved old-school-style role-playing game, Pillars of Eternity, has just introduced a new turn-based combat mode for PC players. This significant update, arriving 11 years post-launch, fundamentally alters the combat experience, aligning it more closely with the strategic depth found in titles like the highly praised Baldur’s Gate 3. Fans can now revisit the rich world of Eora and its challenging encounters with a fresh, more tactical perspective.