Pillars of Eternity
Pillars of Eternity was developed by Obsidian Entertainment and is a role-playing game that is considered a spiritual successor to the Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate franchises. Pillars of Eternity was a hit with fans and critics, with the game's world design, combat, and story being at the forefront of praise.
Pillars of Eternity
- Released
- March 26, 2015
- Developer(s)
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Paradox Interactive , Versus Evil
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
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