Avowed Sequel/DLC Hinted At as Sales Numbers Satisfies Obsidian and Microsoft

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 She Built

Expansions or Sequels?

Avowed's release was 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 a strong desire to continue working on the franchise. She's keen to explore new creative avenues and stated, "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 Avowed's Development Challenges

Avowed's development journey wasn't without its hurdles and significant changes. Patel candidly described the process as "messy," highlighting the evolution of the project.

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. Following Microsoft's acquisition and the game's 2020 announcement, the team faced difficult decisions, including cutting features and abandoning the planned multiplayer aspect. A leadership change and game reboot in January 2021 further reshaped the project.

Managing a team of over 80 people presented unique challenges for Patel. She noted, "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." Under her direction, the team focused on strengthening the narrative and lore from the Pillars of Eternity franchise, shifting from a fully open world to open zones to enhance the quality of these areas.

Reflecting on the experience, Patel offered this insightful observation: "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 Avowed successfully reviving the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Obsidian is now exploring 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 developing a tactics title.

Sawyer stated, "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." However, he acknowledged the challenges in determining the project'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 might finally bring this project 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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