What changed in Pillars of Eternity in 2015
164 updates · 37 main milestones · Aug 5, 2015 to Nov 17, 2015
- 3 eventsPillars of Eternity Soundtrack Availableaudio
The Pillars of Eternity soundtrack is now available on Amazon and iTunes.
SteamThe White March Part 2 Release Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneRelease information for The White March Part 2, scheduled for late January 2016.
SteamPillars of Eternity Soundtrack AvailableaudioThe Pillars of Eternity soundtrack is now available on Amazon and iTunes.
Steam - 66 eventsStronghold Interaction Fixesbug fix
Fixed multiple issues with the stronghold and its interaction with DLC content.
SteamBonded Grief Debuff Removal Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the debuff 'Bonded Grief' would not be removed after reviving animal companions.
SteamStore Filters Improvedui uxUsing store filters now only shows appropriate items instead of graying out others.
SteamChanter Extra Talent Selection Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that allowed Chanters to choose an extra talent.
SteamRelease of 'The Ratcatcher' Short Storynew contentFirst of four new short stories following the companion Sagani.
SteamStealth Detection Bugs Fixedbug fixFixed multiple bugs regarding enemies detecting stealthed characters.
SteamCharacter Background Loss Issue Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue causing the main character to lose their background shortly after creation.
SteamSentinel's Girdle Slot Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that allowed Sentinel's Girdle to be equipped in a ring slot.
SteamRanger's Stalker's Link Accuracy Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue with the Ranger's Stalker's Link ability adding too much accuracy.
SteamRevive the Fallen Ability Fixedbug fixSt. Ydwen's Redeemer's Revive the Fallen ability now works correctly.
SteamQuest Experience Issue Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue causing certain quests to take experience instead of granting it.
SteamDraining Modification Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the draining modification on weapons would disappear.
SteamHerald of the Old Flame Achievement Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue with the Herald of the Old Flame achievement being awarded prematurely.
SteamEnchant Removal Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused enchants to be removed when a character retrained.
SteamSteam Controller Support AddedgameplayPillars of Eternity now supports the Steam controller with new key bindings and a suggested configuration.
SteamParty/Companion AI ImprovementsaiEnabled AI toggle for multiple non-pet characters and fixed various AI behavior issues.
SteamGrey Sleeper Questline Issue Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue with the Grey Sleeper questline that would cause it to fail.
SteamChanters Extra Talent Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that allowed Chanters to choose an extra talent.
SteamMinor Grimoire Imprint Fixesbug fixMinor Grimoire Imprint has had multiple fixes and now works as intended.
SteamEnchant Removal Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused enchants to be removed when a character retrained.
SteamBuffs Persisting After Combat Fixedbug fixFixed an issue causing certain buffs and abilities to persist after combat ended.
SteamFixed Experience Gain Issues in Questsbug fixMilestoneResolved an issue causing certain quests to take experience instead of granting it.
SteamStore Filter Functionality Improvedbug fixUsing store filters now only shows appropriate items instead of graying out others.
SteamSentinel's Girdle Slot Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that allowed Sentinel's Girdle to be equipped in a ring slot.
SteamStronghold Interaction Issues Fixedbug fixFixed multiple issues with the stronghold and its interaction with DLC content.
SteamSabra Marie Mis-categorization Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused Sabra Marie to be mis-categorized.
SteamSabra Marie Mis-categorization Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused Sabra Marie to be mis-categorized.
SteamThe Siege of Cragholdt Quest Progression Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue with The Siege of Cragholdt that kept the quest from progressing.
SteamGame Progression Issue After Talking to Maerwald Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that would break game progression after talking to Maerwald.
SteamSacrificial Bloodlines Quest Issues Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed multiple issues with the 'Sacrificial Bloodlines' quest.
SteamChanter Retraining Issue Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed a problem with chanters not being able to set their chants properly after retraining.
SteamBestiary Unlock Requirements Rebalancedbug fixRebalanced requirements for full bestiary unlocks for certain enemies.
SteamAdditional Bestiary Information Addedbug fixAdded additional bestiary information for multiple enemy types.
SteamMaerwald Conversation Progression Issue Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that would break game progression after talking to Maerwald.
SteamGrimoire Imprint Fixesbug fixMinor Grimoire Imprint has had multiple fixes and now works as intended.
SteamUnlimited Skill Points Issue Resolvedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where retraining allowed characters to obtain unlimited skill points.
SteamEnemy Immunities Updatedbug fixMultiple enemy types have been given immunities to certain afflictions and bestiary updated.
SteamBadgradr's Barricade Enchantment Issue Fixedbug fixFixed enchantment issues with Badgradr's Barricade.
SteamBuffs and Abilities Persistence Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue causing certain buffs and abilities to persist after combat ended.
SteamParty/Companion AI ImprovementsaiEnabled disabling AI on multiple non-pet characters and fixed various AI issues.
SteamBestiary Unlock Requirements Rebalancedbalance changeRebalanced requirements for full bestiary unlocks for certain enemies on easy difficulty.
SteamMain Character Background Loss Fixedbug fixMilestoneResolved an issue causing the main character to lose their background shortly after creation.
SteamRelease of 'The Ratcatcher' Short Storynew contentFirst of four new short stories in the world of Pillars of Eternity, following the companion Sagani.
SteamWhite March Part 1 Achievement Fixbug fixFixed an issue that kept players from receiving White March Part 1 achievements.
SteamNPC Reactivity Issues Fixedbug fixFixed multiple issues regarding NPC reactivity after completing certain quests.
SteamBonded Grief Debuff Removal Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the debuff 'Bonded Grief' would not be removed after reviving animal companions.
SteamGrey Sleeper Questline Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue with the Grey Sleeper questline that would cause it to fail after completion.
SteamThe Siege of Cragholdt Quest Progression Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue with The Siege of Cragholdt that kept the quest from progressing.
SteamThaos Kill Completion Issue Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that didn't allow the player to complete the game after killing Thaos.
SteamBadgradr's Barricade Enchantment Issue Fixedbug fixFixed enchantment issues with Badgradr's Barricade.
SteamFighter Class Changesbalance changeVarious adjustments to Fighter abilities including increased base deflection and damage multipliers.
SteamStealth Detection Bugs Resolvedbug fixFixed multiple bugs regarding enemies detecting stealthed characters.
SteamDraining Modification Disappearance Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the draining modification on weapons would disappear.
SteamRanger's Stalker's Link Ability Fixbug fixFixed an issue with the Ranger's Stalker's Link ability adding too much accuracy.
SteamChanter Retraining Fixbug fixFixed a problem with chanters not being able to set their chants properly after retraining.
SteamGame Completion Issue After Killing Thaos Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that didn't allow the player to complete the game after killing Thaos.
SteamSteam Controller Support Addednew contentPillars of Eternity now supports the Steam controller with new key bindings.
SteamHerald of the Old Flame Achievement Fixbug fixFixed an issue with the Herald of the Old Flame achievement being awarded prematurely.
SteamSacrificial Bloodlines Quest Issues Fixedbug fixFixed multiple issues with the 'Sacrificial Bloodlines' quest.
SteamUnlimited Skill Points Bug Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where retraining allowed characters to obtain unlimited skill points.
SteamSt. Ydwen's Redeemer Ability Fixbug fixSt. Ydwen's Redeemer's Revive the Fallen ability now works correctly.
SteamFighter Class Changesbalance changeMultiple adjustments to Fighter abilities including increased base deflection and damage multipliers.
SteamEnemy/NPC Reactivity Issues Fixedbug fixFixed multiple issues regarding NPC reactivity after completing certain quests.
SteamWhite March Part 1 Achievements Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that kept players from receiving White March Part 1 achievements.
Steam - 52 eventsParty 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.
SteamSelf-targeting abilities issue resolvedbug fixFixed some problems that were being reported with self-targeting abilities (Like Frenzy).
SteamUniversal weapon type for summoned weaponsbalance changeAll Summoned weapons are now considered universal weapon type.
SteamGOG Galaxy achievements now workbug fixSteamRespec functionality improvedbug fixFixed issues with Respec not working correctly with some edge case abilities and talents.
SteamSoulbound weapons unbinding issue fixedbug fixSoulbound weapons are properly unbound when the bound soul dies.
SteamRespec functionality issues fixedbug fixFixed issues with Respec not working correctly with some edge case abilities and talents.
SteamSteward of Caed Nua interaction issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where some players were not able to talk to the Steward of Caed Nua to start The White March quest lines.
SteamHunter's Favor quest resolution issue fixedbug fixThe Hunter's Favor should properly resolve if Thyrsc and Suldrun are killed before completion.
SteamSelf-targeting abilities issue fixedbug fixFixed some problems that were being reported with self-targeting abilities (Like Frenzy).
SteamShadowflame level adjustmentbalance changeShadowflame from Ninguath's Grimiore is now 4th level.
SteamWeapon switching recovery issue resolvedbug fixFixed issue where weapon switching recovery could go negative.
SteamDraining Item Mod attack speed adjustmentbalance changeDraining Item Mod should only drain 15% attack speed now.
SteamEnchantment cost reduction for Tattered Veil spellsbalance changeLowered the enchantment cost for Spellstriking Confuse and Spellstriking Thrust of Tattered Veil.
SteamStronghold attacks level condition changedgameplayStronghold attacks can now happen if the player level is over 13.
SteamAccuracy reporting issue fixedbug fixFixed a problem with Accuracy being reported incorrectly until the party enters combat.
SteamBestiary accuracy adjustmentbug fixAccuracy for Bestiary entries now account for stances and shields.
SteamBestiary accuracy adjustmentbug fixAccuracy for Bestiary entries now account for stances and shields.
SteamWeapon switching recovery issue fixedbug fixFixed issue where weapon switching recovery could go negative.
SteamGOG Galaxy achievements functionality restoredbug fixSteamEnchantment cost lowered for Tattered Veilbalance changeLowered the enchantment cost for Spellstriking Confuse and Spellstriking Thrust of Tattered Veil.
SteamAlpine and Sky Dragon attacks balance changesbalance changeSmall Balance changes to the Alpine and Sky Dragon attacks.
SteamCumbersome item mod enchantment cost removedbalance changeRemoved enchantment cost of the Cumbersome item mod.
SteamAlpine and Sky Dragon attack adjustmentsbalance changeSmall Balance changes to the Alpine and Sky Dragon attacks.
SteamDevil of Caroc reactivity issues fixedbug fixFixed a number of issues with the Devil of Caroc's reactivity in the soul awakening quest.
SteamSteward of Caed Nua quest initiation issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where some players were not able to talk to the Steward of Caed Nua to start The White March quest lines.
SteamStronghold attacks enabled for player levels over 13gameplayStronghold attacks can now happen if the player level is over 13.
SteamAfflictions display updatedui uxAfflictions display like other status effects on the party bar.
SteamDevil of Caroc reactivity issues fixedbug fixFixed a number of issues with the Devil of Caroc's reactivity in the soul awakening quest.
SteamSummoned weapons universal typebalance changeAll Summoned weapons are now considered universal weapon type.
SteamCumbersome item mod enchantment cost removedbalance changeRemoved enchantment cost of the Cumbersome item mod.
SteamShadowflame spell level adjustmentbalance changeShadowflame from Ninguath's Grimiore is now 4th level.
SteamHunter's Favor quest resolution issue fixedbug fixThe Hunter's Favor should properly resolve if Thyrsc and Suldrun are killed before completion.
SteamDraining Item Mod adjustmentbalance changeDraining Item Mod should only drain 15% attack speed now.
SteamParty member movement speed synchronizationbug fixA party member using a movement speed modifying item now walks at the same speed as the rest of the party outside of combat.
SteamAccuracy reporting issue fixedbug fixFixed a problem with Accuracy being reported incorrectly until the party enters combat.
SteamSoulbound weapons unbinding issue fixedbug fixSoulbound weapons are properly unbound when the bound soul dies.
Steam - 13 eventsNew Companions: The Devil of Caroc and Zahuanew contentMilestone
Meet new companions including a construct rogue and a scarred monk.
SteamNew Soul-Bound WeaponsgameplayMilestoneExpansion introduces soul-bound weapons for players to use.
SteamRelease of The White March: Part I Expansiondlc releaseMilestoneThe first of a two-part expansion for Pillars of Eternity, adding new locations, quests, and companions.
SteamIntroduction of Multi-Class AbilitiesgameplayMilestonePlayers can now utilize multi-class abilities in gameplay.
SteamRelease of The White March: Part I Expansiondlc releaseMilestoneThe first of a two-part expansion for Pillars of Eternity, adding new locations, quests, and companions.
SteamIntroduction of New Companionsnew contentMilestonePlayers can meet new companions including The Devil of Caroc and the monk Zahua.
SteamAdvanced Party-Based AI IntroducedaiNew advanced AI for party members during combat and adventuring challenges.
SteamNew Gameplay Features: Multi-Class Abilities and Soul-Bound WeaponsgameplayMilestoneExpansion introduces multi-class abilities and soul-bound weapons for enhanced gameplay.
SteamNew Locations and Quests in The White March: Part Inew contentMilestoneExpansion includes new dynamic content for both veterans and newcomers.
SteamNew Locations and Quests in The White March: Part Inew contentMilestoneExpansion includes new dynamic content for both veterans and newcomers.
SteamIncreased Level Cap in The White March: Part IgameplayMilestonePlayers can now reach a higher level cap, allowing for new ways to play.
Steam - 8 eventsIntroduction of Zahua, the new monk companionnew contentMilestone
Eric Fenstermaker discusses Zahua, a new companion in The White March expansion.
SteamIntroduction of Zahua, the new monk companionnew contentMilestoneEric Fenstermaker discusses Zahua, a new companion in The White March expansion.
SteamIntroduction of The Devil of Caroc, the new rogue companionnew contentMilestoneCarrie Patel talks about The Devil of Caroc, another new companion in The White March expansion.
SteamPAX Prime Retrospective Discussion Panelseasonal eventDiscussion panel at PAX Prime about the making of Pillars of Eternity.
SteamIntroduction of The Devil of Caroc, the new rogue companionnew contentMilestoneCarrie Patel discusses The Devil of Caroc, another new companion in The White March expansion.
SteamPAX Prime Retrospective Discussion Panelseasonal eventDiscussion panel at PAX Prime about the development of Pillars of Eternity.
SteamOverview of new areas in The White Marchnew contentMilestoneBubby Null talks about the new areas that will be featured in The White March expansion.
SteamOverview of new areas in The White Marchnew contentMilestoneBubby Null discusses the new areas that will be available in The White March expansion.
Steam - 22 eventsFixed Spell Casting Cursor Refresh Issueui uxSteamAccuracy Indicators Implementednew content
Players can now see the chance to hit on all attacks, abilities, and spells by mousing over a target.
SteamCharacter Retraining Availablenew contentPlayers can now retrain their character and modify stats for a small fee.
SteamCompanion AI Feature Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can now set companions to use AI for basic commands, allowing for less micromanagement.
SteamFixed VO/Barkstrings Issue on Pausebug fixFixed problem where pausing the game could cause VO and/or barkstrings to finish early.
SteamImproved Creature AInew contentMilestoneCreatures and NPCs will now act more intelligently and utilize their abilities and spells better.
SteamFixed UI Overlap Issuesui uxResolved issue where Party Formation UI could overlap with Looting UI.
SteamFixed Wizard Blast Crashbug fixResolved crash that could occur if a Wizard had the Blast ability and targeted multiple enemies.
SteamIncreased Constitution Bonusbalance changeIncreased Constitution bonus to Endurance and Health from 3% to 5%.
SteamThe White March Part 1 Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestoneThe first part of the Pillars of Eternity expansion, The White March, will be released on August 25th.
SteamLockpicking Mechanics Updatedbalance changeLockpicking now uses three lockpicks for locks above your level, one for equal level, and none for below.
SteamFixed Long Titles Being Cut Offui uxSteamFixed Friendly Auras Issuebug fixResolved problem where friendly auras could grow in size after a save and load.
SteamFixed Incorrect Weapon Voice Overbug fixResolved issue where weapon ineffective voice over was playing at incorrect times.
SteamImproved Autosave Systemquality of lifeAutosave system now uses 3 rolling autosaves instead of one.
SteamIndividual Stealth Mode for Party Membersnew contentPlayers can place individual party members into scouting mode without affecting the entire party.
SteamFixed Calisca Teleportation Issuebug fixResolved issue where Calisca was not being teleported after resting in the Ruin Interior.
SteamUpdated Level Up Screen Backgroundui uxSteamRange Indicators Addednew contentNew range indicators show the casting range of spells and abilities.
SteamFixed Chant Effects Stacking Issuebug fixResolved issue where chant effects were considered item effects for stacking purposes.
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