After a series of free quality of life DLC updates, the first full, paid expansion for Pillars Of Eternity II: Deadfire has finally arrived! Following the same pattern as the last game, we get to travel to a deadly, snow-shrouded wonderland with Beast Of Winter.
As should be expected with any major game these days, plenty of players are having issues getting the DLC to launch properly. If you can’t seem to get the new quest line to start, we’ve got you covered with a guide on exactly where to go.
Where Do I Go for the Beast Of Winter DLC?
First off, make sure the Beast Of Winter DLC box is checked in the Steam library page for Pillars 2. If it isn’t, close the game and then restart Steam. The download should start automatically after buying the DLC.
After the install is complete, you need to load a save prior to the very end of the main campaign. The game autosaves a separate file before you land on the final island. Do not load a save past this point or you won’t be able to get to the DLC area.
Load that final pre-end save and sail anywhere on the map for a while. After a few minutes, you should receive a missive asking you to travel to Harbinger’s Watch.
If the missive never arrives or you get tired of waiting, you can bypass the letter portion altogether and just sail to the far southeast edge of the Archipelago, toward the “Unidentified Location” marker on the map. You know you’ve hit the right place when you see a snowy island.
Once you land, you can start the DLC quests normally, even without receiving the missive (although the text when you meet Vatnir will indicate you did in fact read the letter).
Traveling to Harbinger’s Watch
(thanks to Steam gamer Yuu for the screenshot)
Having any other issues getting the Beast of Winter DLC to work? Let us know and we’ll find a solution for you!
Once you get the game up and running, be sure to check out our other Pillars Of Eternity 2 guides here covering everything from recruiting companions to finding every single pet in the game.
