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've Built

Future Expansions or Sequels?

Avowed's release has been a triumph, 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 within the Avowed universe. She revealed her enthusiasm for 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 but ultimately rewarding 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 new challenges. The team had to make difficult decisions, scaling back features such as multiplayer functionality. A leadership change and game reboot in January 2021 further reshaped the project.

Patel described the complexities 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 focused on strengthening the narrative and lore from the Pillars of Eternity franchise, shifting from an open world to open zones to enhance these areas.

Reflecting on these experiences, 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 the Pillars of Eternity franchise revitalized through Avowed, Obsidian has its sights set on a new project: Pillars of Eternity Tactics. During a Twitch livestream on February 23, 2025, Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Director Josh Sawyer revealed the company's interest in developing a tactics game for the franchise.

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 in determining the 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 project to fruition.

Despite this, Sawyer remains committed to Pillars of Eternity 3, envisioning a budget closer to Baldur’s Gate 3’s $100 million—a significant increase from Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire’s budget.

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