Obsidian Entertainment · 2018
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Session Respect Score
"Deep tactical RPG requiring significant time investment per session."
Minimum session
30 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Hard to resume
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Open-ended
Where to play
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Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Age Rating
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Obsidian Entertainment proudly presents the sequel to our crowdfunded and critically-acclaimed role-playing game, Pillars of Eternity. Welcome to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. With Pillars II, we are revisiting the rich narrative, beautiful environments, and tactical combat that made Pillars of Eternity one of the highest-rated PC games of all time.
Eothas has returned. The god of light and rebirth was thought dead, but he now inhabits the stone titan that sat buried under your keep, Caed Nua, for millennia. Ripping his way out of the ground, he destroyed your stronghold and left you at the brink of death. To save your soul, you must track down the wayward god and…
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Where to play
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More in the Pillars of Eternity series
DLC & Expansions
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Age Rating
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is approximately 30 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire pressure you to keep playing?
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire's Session Respect Score?
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire has a Session Respect Score of 5.5/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.