Sawyer's Playful Challenge: A $120 Million Dream for Pillars of Eternity 3

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Sawyer's Playful Challenge: A $120 Million Dream for Pillars of Eternity 3

In a delightful twist, Josh Sawyer, a revered figure in the realm of RPGs and the creative force behind the beloved Pillars of Eternity series, has sparked a whirlwind of curiosity in the gaming community. The esteemed developer, whose impressive legacy boasts titles such as Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights 2, and Fallout New Vegas, recently took to Twitter with a whimsical proposition—a third chapter in the Pillars of Eternity saga, under one condition: a substantial $120 million commitment from none other than Xbox.

 

Baldur's Gate 3's Triumph Fuels RPG Enthusiasm: A Mirage or a Manifestation?

Sawyer's light-hearted exchange on social media emerged in response to sincere speculations regarding the seismic impact of Baldur's Gate 3's extraordinary success on the RPG landscape. With the gaming community yearning for a renaissance of intricate, dialogue-driven, and hardcore RPGs, hopes have surged. Nevertheless, while acknowledging Baldur's Gate 3's undeniable victory, Sawyer remains cautiously optimistic, well aware of the considerable challenges accompanying the aspiration to replicate such a triumph.

 

Pillars of Eternity 3: Waiting for the Green Light with Xbox's Financial Backing

As echoes of Obsidian Entertainment's 2022 masterpiece, Pentiment, continue to resonate, devoted fans and industry insiders find themselves in eager anticipation. The burning question looms: will Xbox, armed with substantial financial resources, grant Josh Sawyer the canvas to weave a fresh chapter into the tapestry of the cherished RPG franchise? With Xbox's economic clout adding to the allure, the dream of Pillars of Eternity 3 takes on an even more tantalizing hue, leaving gamers worldwide on the edge of their seats, wondering if this jest could eventually transmute into an epic gaming odyssey.

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