Obsidian Entertainment has firmly established itself in the video game landscape for over 20 years, renowned for its ambition and innovation. While the studio has experimented with various genres, its forte remains in creating expansive role-playing games (RPGs) set in detailed fantasy, sci-fi, or post-apocalyptic realms. Among its most celebrated franchises is Pillars of Eternity. With the upcoming release of Avowed, players can once again explore the enchanting world of Eora.
Scheduled for release on February 18, 2025, Avowed invites players back to Eora, presenting an experience that shifts from the isometric view of Pillars of Eternity to a first- and third-person perspective. Since Avowed takes place a few years after the events of the second installment of Pillars of Eternity, fans may find it beneficial to revisit the series to grasp the ongoing narrative. With the clock ticking down to its February launch, now is the perfect time for eager gamers to embark on this journey.
Completion times cited in this article are sourced from
HowLongToBeat.com.
How Long It Takes to Beat Pillars of Eternity
Pillars of Eternity Base Game
- Main Story – 36 Hours
- Completionist – 109 Hours
Launched in 2015, Pillars of Eternity is an isometric RPG that pays homage to classic genre-defining titles such as Baldur’s Gate. Set in the region of Dyrwood, the game revolves around a mysterious phenomenon causing newborns to enter the world without souls. Following a soul-harvesting ritual, players take on the role of a “Watcher,”gaining the ability to perceive past lives and interact with souls.
On average, players can expect to invest around 36 hours to complete the main storyline and over 100 hours to experience all that the game has to offer.
The White March Expansion
Part 1:
- Main Story – 8 Hours
- Completionist – 17.5 Hours
Part 2:
- Main Story – 5.5 Hours
- Completionist – 20 Hours
Released just five months after the original game’s launch, The White March expansion was divided into two parts. The initial segment debuted in August 2015, with the second part arriving in February 2016. In this expansion, the player’s Watcher uncovers a forge in the White March region, confronting new challenges. Each part of this expansion introduces additional companions and combat mechanics.
Players can expect to spend around 8 hours on Part 1 and 5.5 hours on Part 2, totaling approximately 13.5 hours for the entire expansion.
How Long It Takes to Beat Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Base Game
- Main Story – 42.5 Hours
- Completionist – 98.5 Hours
Released in May 2018, Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire continues the story of the Watcher five years after the original game, leading players on a captivating expedition across the Deadfire Archipelago in search of the god of light, Eothas. A completion of the main storyline is expected to take around 42.5 hours, marking a slight increase in playtime over its predecessor.
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Expansions
Beast of Winter:
- Main Story – 5 Hours
- Completionist – 8 Hours
Released in August 2018, this expansion takes the Watcher to Hel, where they confront an ancient dragon threatening to unleash a devastating frost upon Eora.
Seeker, Slayer, Survivor:
- Main Story – 4 Hours
- Completionist – 9 Hours
This September 2018 expansion transports the Watcher to Kazuwari, challenging their combat skills to the utmost.
The Forgotten Sanctum:
- Main Story – 4.5 Hours
- Completionist – 9 Hours
Closing out the expansions in December 2018, this final DLC tasks the Watcher with aiding a group of wizards in exploring a mysterious dungeon on the Black Isles.
According to HowLongToBeat, finishing the main storyline across all entries and expansions in the Pillars of Eternity series would take approximately 105 hours.
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