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.