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Pillars of Eternity

A Role-playing (RPG) game by Obsidian Entertainment, released in 2015

81/100🟠Low Activity🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)

Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!

Single player

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Pillars of Eternity Download Size

The official download size for Pillars of Eternity is 14 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.84 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

14GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.84USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

19 mins

Is Pillars of Eternity Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟠Low Activity
619Players Online

There are currently 619 people playing Pillars of Eternity, retaining a dedicated core community despite lower mainstream numbers.

Current Activity24h Peak: 742.8
Estimated Match Wait: Slow (3-5 min)
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Pillars of Eternity save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\PillarsofEternity\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/PillarsofEternity/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/PillarsofEternity/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Pillars of Eternity Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Pillars of Eternity, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 36 user configs ↗

Can I Run Pillars of Eternity?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Pillars of Eternity smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 14 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows Vista 64-bit or newer
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
  • 💾
    Storage14 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows Vista 64-bit or newer
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPURadeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
  • 💾
    Storage14 GB available space
Download Size
14 GBSmall

Is Pillars of Eternity Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

81
Rated 81 out of 100
Generally Favorable6 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 6 critic reviews, Pillars of Eternity has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 81, it stands out as a strong entry in the role-playing (rpg) category, though it may have minor flaws.

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