Obsidian Entertainment's design director, Josh Sawyer, has expressed interest in developing Pillars of Eternity 3, but on the condition that the game receives funding equivalent to that of Baldur's Gate 3. In a video interview with Touch Arcade, Sawyer stated that he loved the first two entries in the Pillars series and would be eager to work on a third installment, provided there were no time or budget constraints. The budgets for the respective games are a significant talking point; Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire was made on a relatively small $4.4 million budget, raised through a successful crowdfunding campaign, whereas Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, had a staggering $100 million at its disposal.nnInterestingly, Sawyer demonstrated less enthusiasm for developing a sequel to Pentiment, indicating satisfaction with the current game and suggesting a hiatus before revisiting it. He also mentioned that, given the opportunity for a third Pillar of Eternity game, he would adopt a turn-based combat structure. nnThe Pillars of Eternity series, despite its modest budgets, saw immense success and acclaim among RPG fans. As one press review lauds, "Pillars of Eternity embodies nearly everything that’s great about old-school RPG experiences… [it] paves the way for what should become a landmark RPG series in its own right." Despite financial struggles with the second installment, the series continues with Avowed, expected to release in 2024. nnMeanwhile, Baldur's Gate 3 continues to attract a significant following among both PC and console gamers, underscoring the sustained appeal of turn-based RPGs for wide audiences.n