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

The success of Avowed has sparked excitement about the future of the franchise. With strong sales figures, both Microsoft and Obsidian are pleased, leading to discussions about potential expansions or sequels. In a recent interview with Bloomberg on February 22, 2025, Avowed Game Director Carrie Patel expressed her enthusiasm for further developing the world they've created. Patel 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." This hints at a bright future for Avowed, possibly including new content that builds on the game's foundation.

Avowed Director Wants To Do More With The World They Built

Possibility of Expansions or Sequels

The success of Avowed has opened the door for potential expansions or sequels. While Obsidian has not officially announced any plans, Patel's interest in continuing to direct games and her desire to expand the Avowed universe suggest that fans might see more from this world. Her comments during the Bloomberg interview indicate a strong desire to leverage the team's expertise and the rich world they've created to offer more to players.

Changes in Avowed During Development

The journey to Avowed's release was not without its challenges. Patel described the development process as "messy," but ultimately successful. The project, which began in 2018, faced significant changes, including the sale of Obsidian to Microsoft in 2020 and a subsequent reboot of the game in January 2021. Under Patel's leadership, the team navigated these challenges, focusing on enhancing the story and lore from the Pillars of Eternity franchise while shifting from an open world to open zones. This allowed for more detailed and engaging environments. Patel reflected on the process, noting, "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 Wants Pillars of Eternity Tactics

With Avowed bringing renewed attention to the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Obsidian is exploring new avenues for expansion. During a Twitch Livestream on February 23, 2025, Josh Sawyer, the director of Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire, discussed the studio's interest in developing a tactics game, tentatively titled Pillars: Tactics. Sawyer emphasized the widespread interest in such a project within the studio, saying, "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 also highlighted the challenges in determining the scope and scale of such a project. Despite this, Sawyer remains committed to the idea of a third Pillars of Eternity game, envisioning it with a substantial budget akin to that of Baldur's Gate 3.

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