Obsidian Hints at Avowed Sequel After Strong Sales

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 exciting projects in the works.

Avowed's Director Looks to Expand Upon the World She Helped Create

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 publicly announced any concrete plans, Patel expressed her strong desire to continue working within this world. She's keen on exploring future expansions and a potential sequel, 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."

Navigating the Challenges of Avowed's Development

Avowed's journey to release wasn't without its hurdles and significant changes. Patel openly discussed the messy, iterative nature of the development process.

The project began in 2018, a time when Obsidian was preparing for a potential sale despite the success of titles like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity. The subsequent acquisition by Microsoft in 2020, and the game's announcement, brought its own set of challenges. Several features, including multiplayer functionality, were ultimately cut. A leadership change and game reboot in January 2021 further reshaped the project.

Managing a team of over 80 people presented unique difficulties for Patel. "Normally if you’re stepping back and reevaluating your creative direction, putting together a new vertical slice and revised production plans, you would do that with a very small team," she explained. Under Patel's leadership, the team refocused on the story and lore established in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, shifting from a fully open world to open zones to allow for greater refinement of these areas.

Reflecting on the overall experience, Patel noted, "There’s this interesting thing I’ve seen on every project I’ve worked on or seen during my time at the studio — 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 through 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 the company's interest in this project.

"Pillars: Tactics is a thing that a lot of people would like, a lot of people at the studio would like to work on; there are a lot of people who like tactics games," Sawyer stated. However, he also acknowledged the challenges of determining the game's scope, including team size, visual fidelity, and overall scale. Previous reports indicated developer interest in a Pillars of Eternity tactics game, and Avowed's success may finally bring this concept to fruition.

Despite this, Sawyer remains committed to developing Pillars of Eternity 3, envisioning a budget comparable to Baldur's Gate 3 ($100 million)—a significant increase from the budget of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

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