What the New Pillars of Eternity Betas Mean for Players
Players can now enjoy these classic CRPGs with a controller on PC and Steam Deck, and turn-based combat fans get significant improvements in Deadfire.
Players can now enjoy these classic CRPGs with a controller on PC and Steam Deck, and turn-based combat fans get significant improvements in Deadfire.
Key points - Obsidian launched public betas for full controller support in Pillars of Eternity 1 and 2 on Steam. - The betas are available via the November 4 beta branches in each game's Steam properties. - The public test runs until November 25, with the goal of fixing bugs before full release. - Patch 1.3.10.0 for PoE 1 fixes UI bugs and improves turn-based mode. - Patch 5.1.0.0 for Deadfire reworks turn-based mode to match PoE 1's improvements.
Timeline - November 4: Public betas for controller support go live on Steam. - November 25: Public test period ends.
FAQ
Q: How do I access the controller support beta? A: Right-click each game in your Steam library, go to Properties, then Betas, and select the November 4 beta branch.
Q: What bugs should I expect in the beta? A: Obsidian warns of potential bugs, including misaligned gamepad prompts and slight awkwardness with analogue movement.
Q: What changes are in the new patches? A: PoE 1 patch 1.3.10.0 fixes UI bugs and improves turn-based mode; Deadfire patch 5.1.0.0 reworks turn-based mode with increased lethality and initiative-based movement.
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