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PS4 / PC / XONE - 1/28/2020

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - Ultimate Edition

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. The god Eothas awakens from his slumber, killing you and stealing a piece of your soul. Now resurrected, it is up to you and your companions to use magic, gunpowder, and steel to uncover the rogue god's machinations as he tramples across the Deadfire Archipelago. Bend the world to your will as you explore the depths of infinite possibilities, including detailed character customization, total freedom of exploration, and more meaningful choices at every turn. Featuring an enormous open world, a massive cast of characters, and a story you can play your way, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition redefines the role-playing game experience for a new generation. • Play in either Turn-Based Mode or Classic Real-Time with Pause: Immerse yourself in a deeper single player RPG game experience - now with both classic real-time with pause and new turn-based combat, Deadfire builds on the foundation of classic tabletop gameplay more than ever before. • A massive adventure: Over 100 hours of gameplay per playthrough. • Play however you want: Detailed character creator character and over 1000 class permutations gives you the freedom to be whoever you want. • Gather your party: Build your party and customize your companions to join you on your quest. Assign multiple classes and deeper abilities for each. Witness their personal relationships, reactions to player choice, and interactions with each other unfold. • Beast of Winter DLC - heed the call of Vatnir, a priest of the god of death, to halt the tide of destruction encroaching upon the living. • The Forgotten Sanctum DLC - battle your way through the bowels of a vengeful, sleeping god. • Seeker, Slayer, Survivor DLC - Triumph or die in the Crucible of Kazuwari, where only the mighty reign.

Role-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventure
Developer
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher
Versus Evil

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78

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Critic avg

78

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15

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50–95

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Score range is 31+ points

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The critic average is 78 across 15 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.

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Asher Madan

Windows Central

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Xbox One review — Is this RPG worth buying? | Windows Central

Published 1/28/2020

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80

+2 vs critic avg

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - Technical Problems Derail an Otherwise Superb Sequel

Published 1/28/2020

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70

-8 vs critic avg

Scott White

DualShockers

Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Ultimate Edition Review — Rough Seas in a Tropical Paradise

Published 1/28/2020

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Score

70

-8 vs critic avg

John-Paul Jones

PlayStation Universe

Pillars of Eternity 2 PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe

Published 1/28/2020

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Score

95

+17 vs critic avg

Ben Sheene

Digital Chumps

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition

Published 1/28/2020

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Score

90

+12 vs critic avg

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