Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Versus Evil, Obsidian Entertainment V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date May 7, 2018 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature —
Developer Obsidian Entertainment Stunlock Studios
Publisher Versus Evil, Obsidian Entertainment Stunlock Studios
Official Site https://eternity.obsidian.net/ https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre RPG Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Average Playtime 9 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo PC
Available On Xbox Store, GOG, Steam Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bitProcessor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100TMemory: 8 GB RAMGraphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960Storage: 45 GB available spaceSound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound CardMouse, Keyboard Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future
Recommended Requirements — Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 82 / 100 —
Community Rating 4.1 / 5 (308 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

Frequently asked questions

Which game supports multiplayer or co-op play?

V Rising offers Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, and Online Co-op modes, whereas Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is strictly a Single-player experience.

What are the minimum graphics card requirements for each title?

Pillars of Eternity II requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, while V Rising requires at least an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 360 with 2 GB VRAM.

Which game has a higher community rating?

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire holds a higher Community Rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 308 ratings, compared to V Rising's 3.7 out of 5 from 175 ratings.

Can I play these games on a Mac or Linux system?

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is available on Apple Macintosh and Linux platforms, but V Rising is currently available only on PC.