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 from Obsidian.
Avowed's Director Looks to Expand on the World She Built
Expansions or Sequels?
Avowed's successful release has reportedly pleased both Microsoft and Obsidian, thanks to strong 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 officially announced any plans, Patel expressed a keen interest in continuing to work on the game and its world. She 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 suggests a strong possibility of future expansions and even a sequel.
Navigating the Challenges of Avowed's Development
Avowed's development journey wasn't without its hurdles and changes. Patel openly discussed the messy but ultimately rewarding 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. Following Microsoft's acquisition and the game's 2020 announcement, several features, including multiplayer functionality, were cut. A leadership change and game reboot in January 2021 further reshaped the project.
Patel described the challenges of managing a large team: "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 leadership, the team focused on strengthening the narrative and lore from the Pillars of Eternity franchise, shifting from an open world to open zones to enhance those environments.
Reflecting on the 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 back in the spotlight thanks to 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 studio's interest.
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 of defining the scope, including team size, visual quality, and overall scale. Previous reports indicated developer interest in a Pillars of Eternity tactics title, and Avowed's success may finally bring this project to fruition.
Despite this, Sawyer remains committed to developing Pillars of Eternity III, but envisions a budget closer to that of Baldur's Gate III ($100 million), a significant increase from Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire's budget.
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