Avowed's director hints at future plans for the franchise following the game's successful launch. Read on to discover the possibilities of expansions, sequels, and other projects in the works.
Avowed's Director Looks to Expand on the World They Created
Future Expansions or Sequels?
Avowed's release has been a success, with Microsoft and Obsidian reportedly pleased with sales figures. In a February 22, 2025 interview with Bloomberg, Avowed Game Director Carrie Patel discussed the potential for expansions or a sequel.
While Obsidian hasn't officially announced any plans, Patel expressed her desire to continue working on the franchise, stating, "Now that we’ve built this wonderful world, and also built this team strength and muscle memory around the content and gameplay in this world, I’d love to see us do more with it." This suggests a strong interest in exploring the Avowed universe further.
Navigating the Challenges of Avowed's Development
Avowed's development journey wasn't without its hurdles and changes. Patel openly discussed the messy but ultimately rewarding process.
The project, initiated in 2018, faced initial challenges as Obsidian prepared for a potential sale, despite the success of titles like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity. Following Microsoft's acquisition and the game's 2020 announcement, several features, including multiplayer functionality, were cut. A January 2021 leadership change and game reboot further reshaped the project's trajectory.
Patel described the difficulties of managing a large team, commenting, "Normally if you’re stepping back and reevaluating your creative direction…you would do that with a very small team." Under her leadership, the team refocused on the story and lore from the Pillars of Eternity franchise, shifting from an open world to open zones to enhance these key areas. Patel reflected on the development process, stating, "There’s this interesting thing I’ve seen on every project…things are messy, messy, messy, then they start coming together."
Obsidian Eyes a Pillars of Eternity Tactics Game
With the Pillars of Eternity franchise revitalized by Avowed, Obsidian is now exploring the possibility of a Pillars of Eternity Tactics game. During a February 23, 2025 Twitch livestream, Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Director Josh Sawyer revealed this interest.
Sawyer noted, "Pillars: Tactics is a thing that a lot of people would like…there are a lot of people who like tactics games." However, he also acknowledged the challenges of determining the scope, including team size, visual quality, and overall scale. Previous reports indicated developer interest in a Pillars of Eternity tactics game, and Avowed's success may finally bring this project to fruition.
Despite this, Sawyer remains committed to developing Pillars of Eternity 3, aiming for a budget comparable to Baldur's Gate 3 ($100 million), a significant increase from Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire's budget.
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