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 exciting projects in the works.

Avowed's Director Looks to Expand Upon the World They Created

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 formally announced any plans, Patel expressed a strong desire to continue working on the franchise. The appeal of creating something new is strong, but she also stated her interest in future expansions and a sequel, saying, "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 development journey wasn't without its hurdles and significant changes. Patel openly acknowledges the messy process, highlighting the eventual triumph over initial challenges.

The project began in 2018, a time when Obsidian was preparing for a potential sale despite past successes with titles like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity. The independent development landscape presented its own difficulties. Microsoft's acquisition of Obsidian in 2020, and the subsequent game announcement, didn't mark the end of the challenges. Several features, including multiplayer functionality, were ultimately cut. A leadership change and game reboot in January 2021 further reshaped the project.

Patel describes the difficulties of managing a team of over 80 people, noting, "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 Patel's leadership, the team refocused on the story and lore established in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, shifting from an open world to open zones, allowing for improved development of these key areas.

Reflecting on these experiences, Patel shared, "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 by Avowed's success, 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 new direction.

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 also acknowledged the challenges, emphasizing the need to define the scope, including team size, visual quality, and overall scale. Previous reports indicated developer interest in a Pillars of Eternity tactics game, and Avowed's success may finally bring this project to fruition.

Despite this, Sawyer remains committed to developing Pillars of Eternity 3, but envisions a significantly larger budget—on par with Baldur's Gate 3's $100 million budget—a considerable increase from the budget allocated to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

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