 Pillars of Eternity received critical acclaim upon its release ; many critics praised the game for its world and immersive writing , along with the strategic combat , and also said that it is a worthy successor to the games it was inspired by . The game also won various awards and accolades , including best RPG of 2015 . A two @-@ part expansion pack , Pillars of Eternity : The White March was released in August 2015 and February 2016 , respectively . 
