Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Obsidian Entertainment

Rank: #7 / 15
Released: 2018
Studio: Obsidian Entertainment
Genre: role-playing video game

At a glance

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a single-player role-playing game from Obsidian Entertainment, released in 2018 for Windows, macOS and Linux. Its story sends players after a rogue god across the Deadfire archipelago, with travel by ship linking exploration, quests and encounters with island inhabitants. Players can chart a course through the region, make choices that affect their journey and customize their character. A party can include seven different companions, each with multiple class and ability options; their relationships and interactions develop through a companion system. The ship serves as a seaborne stronghold: players can upgrade it and its crew, and choose which skills to improve for dangerous encounters. Steam features include Achievements, Trading Cards, Workshop, Cloud, Remote Play on Tablet and Family Sharing. The listed Steam release date is May 8, 2018. Its genres include RPG, and its Steam age rating is 17.

Who it is for

It suits solo RPG players who want party customization, companion interactions, ship travel and exploration across an island region.

What is good

Explore the Deadfire archipelago by ship
Seven companions with class and ability choices
Upgrade the ship and crew
Steam Workshop and Cloud listed

What to know first

Single-player only
Steam age rating is 17

Verdict

Deadfire centers its RPG journey on exploration, party choices and ship travel through the archipelago. It is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux with several Steam features, including Workshop and Cloud.