Don't want to see articles from a certain category? When logged in, go to your User Settings and adjust your feed in the Content Preferences section where you can block tags!
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.
Pillars Of Eternity looks to be solving issues I had with it, and then some with the 2.0 release and expansion.

First of all, here's a look at the 2.0 update:
YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show   Direct Link
They are finally adding in party AI, something I firmly believe should have been in the game at release. I've not been able to play it due to the party having no AI, as I don't enjoy the micro management involved with lots of characters during a battle.

Then there's the first expansion White March, Part I:
YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show   Direct Link
The expansion will add additional character levels, spells, talents, areas, items, and companions to Pillars of Eternity.

How do you feel about this? I'm excited to have a more accessible game thanks to the 2.0 update.

See the full news on their official blog post here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
0 Likes
About the author -
author picture
I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. You can also follow my personal adventures on Bluesky.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
All posts need to follow our rules. For users logged in: please hit the Report Flag icon on any post that breaks the rules or contains illegal / harmful content. Guest readers can email us for any issues.
14 comments

Eike Jun 28, 2015
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
Same as for Wasteland 2: Already spent so many hours with it (just being busy doing so), that I'll have enough of the game when this is out.
Stupendous Man Jun 28, 2015
I wonder when they'll fix cloaks not being visible in Linux...
Apart from that, the patch looks great.
Ignis Jun 28, 2015
@Stupendous Man, unlikely to happen unless they rewrite that cloak thing themselves as it works only in Windows, AFAIR.

Can't wait for an expansion :}
Devlin Jun 28, 2015
A company that listens to its customers. Companion AI and individual stealth mode are great additions to the game, the only main thing that I'm missing now is companions history depth, some of them are so limited that they could have let them out and nothing would have been lost, the one for Pallegrina is specially ridiculous.
Leerdeck Jun 28, 2015
And here I thought I had overcome my PoE addiction... 70h+ ... and many will follow....
Nezchan Jun 28, 2015
Same as for Wasteland 2: Already spent so many hours with it (just being busy doing so), that I'll have enough of the game when this is out.

This is actually why I'm not playing Wasteland 2 until the patch comes out. Fortunately, I was distracted by other things for a while right after I got it, so I'm able to enjoy the whole thing with all the improvements when it comes out. Call it a happy accident.
Anorelsan Jun 28, 2015
I wonder when they'll fix cloaks not being visible in Linux...
Apart from that, the patch looks great.

I didn't know that. And now I know that I'm missing something, and I don't like that. :(

@Stupendous Man, unlikely to happen unless they rewrite that cloak thing themselves as it works only in Windows, AFAIR.

Can't wait for an expansion :}

Can't be that difficult, and can't be platform specific that thing. There's some word from the developers on that topic?

Thanks.
Ignis Jun 28, 2015
@Khudsa, other than the fact that it's platform-specific 3rd party code I don't think there were any statements.
Pangachat Jun 28, 2015
The micromanagement of the fights is my favourite part in these games, i realy hate, when the retarded so called ai standing in my way :P but if i can turn off this i'm ok with that, all other changes are welcome. The only thing what is bothering me, where i found time to replay PoE, Wasteland 2, and Divinity EE (lol).
Eike Jun 29, 2015
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
The micromanagement of the fights is my favourite part in these games, i realy hate, when the retarded so called ai standing in my way :P but if i can turn off this i'm ok with that, all other changes are welcome. The only thing what is bothering me, where i found time to replay PoE, Wasteland 2, and Divinity EE (lol).

Am I the only one who thinks that such games actually have too much content? I've spent 82 hours of Wasteland 2, 73 for Pillars of Eternity until close to the end, ... Who's got so much time?!? And, to be honest, the fun somewhat depletes at the end...
drmoth Jun 29, 2015
No you're not alone, I think that games should have higher quality content and be shorter, instead of offering more watered down content. But there are many gamers out there with nothing else to do in their lives that complain very very loudly when they think games are too short, and so they perpetuate this cycle.

That said, I've only just scratched the surface of PoE and haven't yet played W2, so I'm looking forward to updated versions. In fact, I rarely play games on release as I find they usually get much better after a few rounds of patches and improvements.
coryrj19951 Jun 29, 2015
I'm looking forward to this patch, this looks very nice and adds in some very needed things to the game. Finally some party AI and single character stealth!
Eike Jun 30, 2015
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
Just watched the video, and... wow, I wish I had these enhancements when playing the game! Really useful!
STiAT Jul 1, 2015
"They are finally adding in party AI"

I hope that will be an optional feature, I enjoy micro management :D.
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.