Larian Confirms New Pillars of Eternity Game: Turn-Based RPG with Multiplayer

Larian has officially confirmed that their upcoming Pillars of Eternity game will stick to the turn-based combat system and will include multiplayer functionality. This announcement came as a surprise at the 2025 TGA ceremony, where the studio revealed details about the game, addressing many of the fan questions that followed. While Larian previously stated they had no plans for a Pillars of Eternity 3, this new title marks a fresh chapter for the beloved series.

In an interview with TheGamer, Larian founder Swen Vincke clarified that the game is a pure turn-based RPG and supports cooperative play. He also took the opportunity to address the ongoing debate about the similarities between Baldur's Gate 3 and the Pillars of Eternity series. Some players speculated that the new game might be a "soft reboot" or even a stand-in for the long-awaited Pillars of Eternity 3. Vincke assured fans that these concerns were unfounded.

He emphasized that while the game is a turn-based RPG, it's not a mere imitation of its predecessors. "If you enjoyed Baldur's Gate 3, you're going to love this," Vincke said. "It's a pure turn-based RPG with multiplayer, and it's built from the ground up with innovation in mind." The absence of "Original Sin" in the title might have raised eyebrows, but Vincke made it clear this doesn't mean the game is a direct copy of its roots. Instead, it represents a deliberate move away from the Dungeons & Dragons framework to explore new possibilities within the turn-based genre.

Now that the core gameplay mechanics are confirmed, the focus shifts to what Larian might bring to the table. Will the studio simply rehash the familiar elements of the Pillars of Eternity series, or will they push the boundaries of turn-based RPGs in meaningful ways? This is the question on many players' minds. While the series has a proven formula that works well, fans are eager to see if Larian can deliver something truly fresh. The studio has a history of blending familiar systems with unexpected twists, so it's reasonable to expect some surprises here.

As for the broader gaming landscape, 2025 has been a year of big announcements and bold moves. From the TGA ceremony to Steam's winter sale, developers have been laying the groundwork for the next generation of games. The competition is fierce, but titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and the new Pillars of Eternity game prove that there's still room for innovative storytelling and gameplay mechanics. With that in mind, it's exciting to think about what 2026 might hold for the RPG genre.