Josh Sawyer's witty comment fuels hopes for Pillars of Eternity 3

However, the waters are murky, and the currents unpredictable. With Avowed, another upcoming title by Obsidian set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, the likelihood of a sequel to Deadfire hinges precariously on the new Skyrim-em-up's performance.

Should Avowed bask in the spotlight and garner acclaim, Microsoft might just channel its energies and resources into developing a sequel for Avowed instead of revisiting the world of Eora with a new Pillars of Eternity installment. Conversely, if Avowed fails to dazzle and captivate, Microsoft might be reluctant to tread the soils of Eora anytime soon.

The community's fervent response to Sawyer's tweet is solid indication that interest in the IP is definitely present in force. Perhaps, just perhaps, the veteran director might see his whimsical wish for a big-budget Pillars of Eternity 3 come to fruition.

As the dice rolls, the future of Pillars of Eternity is up in the air, with many gamers holding their breath, eyes twinkling with hope and anticipation. Whether Obsidian will embark on another journey through the mystical, enchanting world of Eora is a tale yet to be unveiled, a chapter yet to be written.

For now, all we can do is wait, speculate, and possibly lose our minds in the "what ifs" of a future that no one can predict.