What changed in Pillars of Eternity in 2015

164 updates · 37 main milestones · Aug 5, 2015 to Nov 17, 2015

  1. 3 events
    Pillars of Eternity Soundtrack Availableaudio

    The Pillars of Eternity soundtrack is now available on Amazon and iTunes.

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    The White March Part 2 Release Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Release information for The White March Part 2, scheduled for late January 2016.

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    Pillars of Eternity Soundtrack Availableaudio

    The Pillars of Eternity soundtrack is now available on Amazon and iTunes.

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  2. 66 events
    Stronghold Interaction Fixesbug fix

    Fixed multiple issues with the stronghold and its interaction with DLC content.

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    Bonded Grief Debuff Removal Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the debuff 'Bonded Grief' would not be removed after reviving animal companions.

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    Korean Text Issues Fixedlocalization

    Fixed multiple issues with Korean text.

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    Store Filters Improvedui ux

    Using store filters now only shows appropriate items instead of graying out others.

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    Chanter Extra Talent Selection Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that allowed Chanters to choose an extra talent.

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    Release of 'The Ratcatcher' Short Storynew content

    First of four new short stories following the companion Sagani.

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    Stealth Detection Bugs Fixedbug fix

    Fixed multiple bugs regarding enemies detecting stealthed characters.

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    Character Background Loss Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue causing the main character to lose their background shortly after creation.

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    Sentinel's Girdle Slot Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that allowed Sentinel's Girdle to be equipped in a ring slot.

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    Ranger's Stalker's Link Accuracy Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the Ranger's Stalker's Link ability adding too much accuracy.

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    Revive the Fallen Ability Fixedbug fix

    St. Ydwen's Redeemer's Revive the Fallen ability now works correctly.

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    Quest Experience Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue causing certain quests to take experience instead of granting it.

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    Draining Modification Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the draining modification on weapons would disappear.

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    Herald of the Old Flame Achievement Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the Herald of the Old Flame achievement being awarded prematurely.

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    Enchant Removal Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused enchants to be removed when a character retrained.

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    Steam Controller Support Addedgameplay

    Pillars of Eternity now supports the Steam controller with new key bindings and a suggested configuration.

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    Party/Companion AI Improvementsai

    Enabled AI toggle for multiple non-pet characters and fixed various AI behavior issues.

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    Grey Sleeper Questline Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue with the Grey Sleeper questline that would cause it to fail.

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    Chanters Extra Talent Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that allowed Chanters to choose an extra talent.

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    Minor Grimoire Imprint Fixesbug fix

    Minor Grimoire Imprint has had multiple fixes and now works as intended.

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    Enchant Removal Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused enchants to be removed when a character retrained.

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    Buffs Persisting After Combat Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue causing certain buffs and abilities to persist after combat ended.

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    Fixed Experience Gain Issues in Questsbug fixMilestone

    Resolved an issue causing certain quests to take experience instead of granting it.

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    Store Filter Functionality Improvedbug fix

    Using store filters now only shows appropriate items instead of graying out others.

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    Sentinel's Girdle Slot Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that allowed Sentinel's Girdle to be equipped in a ring slot.

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    Stronghold Interaction Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed multiple issues with the stronghold and its interaction with DLC content.

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    Sabra Marie Mis-categorization Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused Sabra Marie to be mis-categorized.

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    Sabra Marie Mis-categorization Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused Sabra Marie to be mis-categorized.

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    The Siege of Cragholdt Quest Progression Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue with The Siege of Cragholdt that kept the quest from progressing.

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    Game Progression Issue After Talking to Maerwald Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue that would break game progression after talking to Maerwald.

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    Sacrificial Bloodlines Quest Issues Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed multiple issues with the 'Sacrificial Bloodlines' quest.

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    Chanter Retraining Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a problem with chanters not being able to set their chants properly after retraining.

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    Bestiary Unlock Requirements Rebalancedbug fix

    Rebalanced requirements for full bestiary unlocks for certain enemies.

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    Additional Bestiary Information Addedbug fix

    Added additional bestiary information for multiple enemy types.

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    Maerwald Conversation Progression Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue that would break game progression after talking to Maerwald.

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    Grimoire Imprint Fixesbug fix

    Minor Grimoire Imprint has had multiple fixes and now works as intended.

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    Unlimited Skill Points Issue Resolvedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue where retraining allowed characters to obtain unlimited skill points.

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    Enemy Immunities Updatedbug fix

    Multiple enemy types have been given immunities to certain afflictions and bestiary updated.

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    Badgradr's Barricade Enchantment Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed enchantment issues with Badgradr's Barricade.

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    Buffs and Abilities Persistence Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue causing certain buffs and abilities to persist after combat ended.

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    Party/Companion AI Improvementsai

    Enabled disabling AI on multiple non-pet characters and fixed various AI issues.

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    Bestiary Unlock Requirements Rebalancedbalance change

    Rebalanced requirements for full bestiary unlocks for certain enemies on easy difficulty.

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    Main Character Background Loss Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Resolved an issue causing the main character to lose their background shortly after creation.

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    Release of 'The Ratcatcher' Short Storynew content

    First of four new short stories in the world of Pillars of Eternity, following the companion Sagani.

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    White March Part 1 Achievement Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that kept players from receiving White March Part 1 achievements.

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    NPC Reactivity Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed multiple issues regarding NPC reactivity after completing certain quests.

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    Bonded Grief Debuff Removal Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the debuff 'Bonded Grief' would not be removed after reviving animal companions.

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    Grey Sleeper Questline Fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue with the Grey Sleeper questline that would cause it to fail after completion.

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    The Siege of Cragholdt Quest Progression Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue with The Siege of Cragholdt that kept the quest from progressing.

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    Thaos Kill Completion Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue that didn't allow the player to complete the game after killing Thaos.

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    Badgradr's Barricade Enchantment Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed enchantment issues with Badgradr's Barricade.

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    Fighter Class Changesbalance change

    Various adjustments to Fighter abilities including increased base deflection and damage multipliers.

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    Stealth Detection Bugs Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed multiple bugs regarding enemies detecting stealthed characters.

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    Draining Modification Disappearance Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the draining modification on weapons would disappear.

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    Ranger's Stalker's Link Ability Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the Ranger's Stalker's Link ability adding too much accuracy.

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    Chanter Retraining Fixbug fix

    Fixed a problem with chanters not being able to set their chants properly after retraining.

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    Game Completion Issue After Killing Thaos Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue that didn't allow the player to complete the game after killing Thaos.

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    Steam Controller Support Addednew content

    Pillars of Eternity now supports the Steam controller with new key bindings.

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    Herald of the Old Flame Achievement Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the Herald of the Old Flame achievement being awarded prematurely.

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    Sacrificial Bloodlines Quest Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed multiple issues with the 'Sacrificial Bloodlines' quest.

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    Unlimited Skill Points Bug Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue where retraining allowed characters to obtain unlimited skill points.

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    St. Ydwen's Redeemer Ability Fixbug fix

    St. Ydwen's Redeemer's Revive the Fallen ability now works correctly.

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    Fighter Class Changesbalance change

    Multiple adjustments to Fighter abilities including increased base deflection and damage multipliers.

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    Enemy/NPC Reactivity Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed multiple issues regarding NPC reactivity after completing certain quests.

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    Korean Text Issues Fixedlocalization

    Fixed multiple issues with Korean text.

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    White March Part 1 Achievements Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that kept players from receiving White March Part 1 achievements.

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  3. 52 events
    Alpine Dragon gibbing behavior changedgameplay

    Alpine Dragon is now set to never gib.

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    Party member movement speed issue fixedbug fix

    A party member using a movement speed modifying item now should walk at the same speed as the rest of the party outside of combat.

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    Caroc and Zahua added to strongholdgameplay

    Caroc and Zahua now have a place in the stronghold.

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    Self-targeting abilities issue resolvedbug fix

    Fixed some problems that were being reported with self-targeting abilities (Like Frenzy).

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    Universal weapon type for summoned weaponsbalance change

    All Summoned weapons are now considered universal weapon type.

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    GOG Galaxy achievements now workbug fix
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    Vamrel's conversation trigger fixedgameplay

    Vamrel's conversation will only fire once now.

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    Optimizations for save and loadperformance

    Added more optimizations for save and load.

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    Respec functionality improvedbug fix

    Fixed issues with Respec not working correctly with some edge case abilities and talents.

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    Soulbound weapons unbinding issue fixedbug fix

    Soulbound weapons are properly unbound when the bound soul dies.

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    Respec functionality issues fixedbug fix

    Fixed issues with Respec not working correctly with some edge case abilities and talents.

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    Steward of Caed Nua interaction issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where some players were not able to talk to the Steward of Caed Nua to start The White March quest lines.

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    Hunter's Favor quest resolution issue fixedbug fix

    The Hunter's Favor should properly resolve if Thyrsc and Suldrun are killed before completion.

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    Self-targeting abilities issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed some problems that were being reported with self-targeting abilities (Like Frenzy).

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    Shadowflame level adjustmentbalance change

    Shadowflame from Ninguath's Grimiore is now 4th level.

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    Weapon switching recovery issue resolvedbug fix

    Fixed issue where weapon switching recovery could go negative.

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    Draining Item Mod attack speed adjustmentbalance change

    Draining Item Mod should only drain 15% attack speed now.

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    Optimizations for save and loadperformance

    Added more optimizations for save and load.

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    Enchantment cost reduction for Tattered Veil spellsbalance change

    Lowered the enchantment cost for Spellstriking Confuse and Spellstriking Thrust of Tattered Veil.

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    Nature's Bounty issues fixedbug fix

    Fixed a number of issues with Nature's Bounty.

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    Stronghold attacks level condition changedgameplay

    Stronghold attacks can now happen if the player level is over 13.

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    Accuracy reporting issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed a problem with Accuracy being reported incorrectly until the party enters combat.

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    Bestiary accuracy adjustmentbug fix

    Accuracy for Bestiary entries now account for stances and shields.

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    Bestiary accuracy adjustmentbug fix

    Accuracy for Bestiary entries now account for stances and shields.

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    Weapon switching recovery issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue where weapon switching recovery could go negative.

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    GOG Galaxy achievements functionality restoredbug fix
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    Enchantment cost lowered for Tattered Veilbalance change

    Lowered the enchantment cost for Spellstriking Confuse and Spellstriking Thrust of Tattered Veil.

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    Alpine and Sky Dragon attacks balance changesbalance change

    Small Balance changes to the Alpine and Sky Dragon attacks.

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    Cumbersome item mod enchantment cost removedbalance change

    Removed enchantment cost of the Cumbersome item mod.

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    Alpine and Sky Dragon attack adjustmentsbalance change

    Small Balance changes to the Alpine and Sky Dragon attacks.

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    Quick items sorting on ability barui ux

    Quick items on the ability bar are now sorted by slot.

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    Devil of Caroc reactivity issues fixedbug fix

    Fixed a number of issues with the Devil of Caroc's reactivity in the soul awakening quest.

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    Steward of Caed Nua quest initiation issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where some players were not able to talk to the Steward of Caed Nua to start The White March quest lines.

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    Stronghold attacks enabled for player levels over 13gameplay

    Stronghold attacks can now happen if the player level is over 13.

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    Afflictions display updatedui ux

    Afflictions display like other status effects on the party bar.

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    Devil of Caroc reactivity issues fixedbug fix

    Fixed a number of issues with the Devil of Caroc's reactivity in the soul awakening quest.

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    Summoned weapons universal typebalance change

    All Summoned weapons are now considered universal weapon type.

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    Vamrel's conversation trigger adjustmentgameplay

    Vamrel's conversation will only fire once now.

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    Cumbersome item mod enchantment cost removedbalance change

    Removed enchantment cost of the Cumbersome item mod.

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    Hotkey binding issues resolvedbug fix

    Fix a number of hotkey binding issues and bugs.

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    Alpine Dragon gibbing preventiongameplay

    Alpine Dragon is now set to never gib.

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    Shadowflame spell level adjustmentbalance change

    Shadowflame from Ninguath's Grimiore is now 4th level.

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    Hunter's Favor quest resolution issue fixedbug fix

    The Hunter's Favor should properly resolve if Thyrsc and Suldrun are killed before completion.

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    Hotkey binding issues fixedbug fix

    Fix a number of hotkey binding issues and bugs.

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    Afflictions display updateui ux

    Afflictions display like other status effects on the party bar.

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    Draining Item Mod adjustmentbalance change

    Draining Item Mod should only drain 15% attack speed now.

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    Quick items sorting on ability barui ux

    Quick items on the ability bar are now sorted by slot.

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    Party member movement speed synchronizationbug fix

    A party member using a movement speed modifying item now walks at the same speed as the rest of the party outside of combat.

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    Accuracy reporting issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed a problem with Accuracy being reported incorrectly until the party enters combat.

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    Nature's Bounty issues fixedbug fix

    Fixed a number of issues with Nature's Bounty.

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    Caroc and Zahua added to strongholdgameplay

    Caroc and Zahua now have a place in the stronghold.

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    Soulbound weapons unbinding issue fixedbug fix

    Soulbound weapons are properly unbound when the bound soul dies.

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  4. 13 events
    New Companions: The Devil of Caroc and Zahuanew contentMilestone

    Meet new companions including a construct rogue and a scarred monk.

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    New Soul-Bound WeaponsgameplayMilestone

    Expansion introduces soul-bound weapons for players to use.

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    Increased Level CapgameplayMilestone

    Players can now reach a higher level cap in the game.

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    Release of The White March: Part I Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    The first of a two-part expansion for Pillars of Eternity, adding new locations, quests, and companions.

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    Introduction of Multi-Class AbilitiesgameplayMilestone

    Players can now utilize multi-class abilities in gameplay.

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    Release of The White March: Part I Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    The first of a two-part expansion for Pillars of Eternity, adding new locations, quests, and companions.

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    Introduction of New Companionsnew contentMilestone

    Players can meet new companions including The Devil of Caroc and the monk Zahua.

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    Advanced Party-Based AIai

    New advanced AI for party-based combat and adventuring challenges.

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    Advanced Party-Based AI Introducedai

    New advanced AI for party members during combat and adventuring challenges.

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    New Gameplay Features: Multi-Class Abilities and Soul-Bound WeaponsgameplayMilestone

    Expansion introduces multi-class abilities and soul-bound weapons for enhanced gameplay.

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    New Locations and Quests in The White March: Part Inew contentMilestone

    Expansion includes new dynamic content for both veterans and newcomers.

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    New Locations and Quests in The White March: Part Inew contentMilestone

    Expansion includes new dynamic content for both veterans and newcomers.

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    Increased Level Cap in The White March: Part IgameplayMilestone

    Players can now reach a higher level cap, allowing for new ways to play.

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  5. 8 events
    Introduction of Zahua, the new monk companionnew contentMilestone

    Eric Fenstermaker discusses Zahua, a new companion in The White March expansion.

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    Introduction of Zahua, the new monk companionnew contentMilestone

    Eric Fenstermaker discusses Zahua, a new companion in The White March expansion.

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    Introduction of The Devil of Caroc, the new rogue companionnew contentMilestone

    Carrie Patel talks about The Devil of Caroc, another new companion in The White March expansion.

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    PAX Prime Retrospective Discussion Panelseasonal event

    Discussion panel at PAX Prime about the making of Pillars of Eternity.

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    Introduction of The Devil of Caroc, the new rogue companionnew contentMilestone

    Carrie Patel discusses The Devil of Caroc, another new companion in The White March expansion.

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    PAX Prime Retrospective Discussion Panelseasonal event

    Discussion panel at PAX Prime about the development of Pillars of Eternity.

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    Overview of new areas in The White Marchnew contentMilestone

    Bubby Null talks about the new areas that will be featured in The White March expansion.

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    Overview of new areas in The White Marchnew contentMilestone

    Bubby Null discusses the new areas that will be available in The White March expansion.

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  6. 22 events
    Fixed Spell Casting Cursor Refresh Issueui ux
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    Accuracy Indicators Implementednew content

    Players can now see the chance to hit on all attacks, abilities, and spells by mousing over a target.

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    Character Retraining Availablenew content

    Players can now retrain their character and modify stats for a small fee.

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    Companion AI Feature Introducednew contentMilestone

    Players can now set companions to use AI for basic commands, allowing for less micromanagement.

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    Fixed VO/Barkstrings Issue on Pausebug fix

    Fixed problem where pausing the game could cause VO and/or barkstrings to finish early.

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    Improved Creature AInew contentMilestone

    Creatures and NPCs will now act more intelligently and utilize their abilities and spells better.

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    Fixed UI Overlap Issuesui ux

    Resolved issue where Party Formation UI could overlap with Looting UI.

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    Fixed Wizard Blast Crashbug fix

    Resolved crash that could occur if a Wizard had the Blast ability and targeted multiple enemies.

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    Increased Constitution Bonusbalance change

    Increased Constitution bonus to Endurance and Health from 3% to 5%.

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    The White March Part 1 Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    The first part of the Pillars of Eternity expansion, The White March, will be released on August 25th.

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    Lockpicking Mechanics Updatedbalance change

    Lockpicking now uses three lockpicks for locks above your level, one for equal level, and none for below.

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    Fixed Long Titles Being Cut Offui ux
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    Fixed Friendly Auras Issuebug fix

    Resolved problem where friendly auras could grow in size after a save and load.

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    Fixed Incorrect Weapon Voice Overbug fix

    Resolved issue where weapon ineffective voice over was playing at incorrect times.

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    Polished Sound Effectsbug fix

    Many sound effects around the game have been polished.

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    Improved Autosave Systemquality of life

    Autosave system now uses 3 rolling autosaves instead of one.

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    Individual Stealth Mode for Party Membersnew content

    Players can place individual party members into scouting mode without affecting the entire party.

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    Fixed Calisca Teleportation Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where Calisca was not being teleported after resting in the Ruin Interior.

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    Updated Level Up Screen Backgroundui ux
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    Range Indicators Addednew content

    New range indicators show the casting range of spells and abilities.

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    Perception Bonus Changedbalance change

    Changed Perception bonus from Deflection to Accuracy.

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    Fixed Chant Effects Stacking Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where chant effects were considered item effects for stacking purposes.

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