Oh hell yes: Pillars of Eternity 1 and 2 are getting full-fat gamepad support and you can try it right now
Obsidian Entertainment is bringing comprehensive gamepad support to the PC versions of Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Both games are now available for public testing of the new controller functionality, allowing players to provide feedback and report issues before the official release.
The console versions of these classic computer RPGs already featured gamepad support, and Obsidian is now bringing that same comprehensive functionality to PC players. This is particularly welcome news for Steam Deck users, who have long sought robust controller support for these beloved games, making them far more playable on the portable device compared to the original mouse-and-keyboard-focused PC releases.
Through the public test phase, the community can report issues and suggestions on the controller implementation before full rollout. This move signals Obsidian’s commitment to improving accessibility and expanding how players can enjoy these critically acclaimed RPGs, making them more accessible to controller enthusiasts and handheld gaming players.