Posted 10/2/2023, 1:09:25 AM

Baldur's Gate 3's Success Sparks Speculation of a Resurgence for Classic CRPGs Like Pillars of Eternity

After Baldur's Gate 3's success, there's speculation of a resurgence for isometric CRPGs like Pillars of Eternity.
Pillars of Eternity developer Josh Sawyer joked he's waiting for a $120 million budget from Microsoft for Pillars 3.
Baldur's Gate 3 shows there may still be a market for classic-style CRPGs with modern production values.
The Pillars games are criminally underappreciated spiritual successors to classic CRPGs like Baldur's Gate.
It's possible Microsoft could fund a big-budget sequel to a classic CRPG series following Baldur's Gate 3's popularity.

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