- 2.7 Update for Baldur's Gate & Icewind Dale EEs - 23 June 2026
Greetings once again to all Baldur’s Gate and Infinity Engine fans across the globe!Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition 2.7 patch improves the overall quality-of-life experience, bringing new languages, native Apple Silicon support, easier mobile modding & file transferring, and more.ːbhaalːPatch HighlightsːbhaalːSteam Cloud saves can now be controlled via the Steam client — Previously, the only way to enable or disable Steam Cloud Saves for BG1:EE, BG2:EE, and IWD:EE was within the Gameplay Options of the games. Now, Steam Cloud Saves are controlled by the Steam client and the individual game properties settings.New localizations — We added the following community-translated languages to the game: Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, and Ukrainian.Dynamic language support — We made changes to allow easier language updates and additions in the future.Chinese font change — At the request of the C…
- 2.7 Beta patch: BIF files indexing fix, restored iOS purchase syncing, and more - 3 June 2026
Infinity Engine 2.7.3.0 Beta Available on Steam, Android, and iOS!Your feedback since February has been invaluable—please keep it coming as you try out the latest fixes and features.The short version: this is a polished release candidate for the 2.7.3 patch across Baldur’s Gate I & II and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Editions. If testing goes smoothly, the full release is planned for late June.🛠 Patch NotesIndexing Fix — Resolved an off‑by‑one error in rebuilt BIF files that affected some community tools. Thanks to @argent77 for identifying the issueSoD Language Handling — When switching to the Siege of Dragonspear campaign, the game now shows only the languages SOD actually supports. If your current BG1/Black Pits language isn’t available in SoD, the game will automatically switch to EnglishiOS Restore Purchases — The “Restore Purchases” button has returned to BG1 and BG2, allowing the game…
- Baldur's Gate 2 remake is reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast - 1 June 2026
While we all impatiently wait for Baldur's Gate 4, it seems that Hasbro is looking to its past before steamrolling into the future. According to new reports, Wizards of the Coast is working on a remake of Baldur's Gate 2, and there's also a chance that a remaster of the original is in the works, too, with the co-lead designer of the second installment returning for the project. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Baldur's Gate 2 remake is reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast
- Complete the CRPG Classics Bundle—Baldur's Gate & Pillars of Eternity collection - 8 May 2026
Hard to believe it’s been 8 years since Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire set sail! To celebrate, Obsidian Entertainment and Beamdog are launching the CRPG Classics Bundle on Steam:- Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition- Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition- Pillars of Eternity- Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireThis is a celebration of the games that defined an era and the modern masterpieces that carried their torch forward. Whether you’re returning to the classics or discovering them for the first time, this collection delivers thousands of hours of deep character building, tactical combat, branching narratives, and richly realized fantasy worlds.
- 2.7 Beta updated with the ALL CAPS fix & iOS beta access - 16 April 2026
Patch 2.7.2.0 for the Infinity Engine beta is out now for BG:EE, SoD, BGII:EE, and IWD:EE!Here are the patch notes:\ Fixed the 2.7.1.0 issue where English and other Latin-script languages would appear in ALL CAPS.NOTE: If you played in a language that appeared in all-caps in 2.7.1, you must make a manual edit to the Baldur.lua file for this fix to apply.Baldur.lua file can be found at /Documents/ /Baldur.lua Ex. “C:\\Users\\ \\Documents\\Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition\\Baldur.lua” These steps are only necessary if you are experiencing the all-caps bug.Option 1 (if you do not make personal edits to Baldur.lua)Delete your Baldur.lua file, the game will recreate it with correct valuesOption 2 (if you have edits in Baldur.lua you wish to keep)Open Baldur.lua in a text editorfind all lines like the one below and delete them (a “Fonts” line that uses “STONESML”):SetPrivateProfileString('…
- 2.7 Beta updated with new Chinese font & per‑language font zoom - 11 March 2026
Patch 2.7.1.0 for the Infinity Engine beta is out now for BG:EE, SoD, BGII:EE, and IWD:EE!New Chinese font: developed with our localization volunteers to improve readability across the trilogyPer‑language font zoom: Font Size slider settings now save individually for each language, giving you better control over how every script appearsAll settings are stored in your Baldur.lua, and language font codes include MEIRYO (JP), NANUM (KR), NOTOSANS (ZH), PTSERIF (RU/UA), and STONESML (others).More details about the update:https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/comment/1222810/#Comment_1222810
- The first two Baldur's Gate games just got an update after five years, and it should make adding new languages a lot easier - 25 February 2026
Still have eyes for the first two Baldur's Gate games? You're in luck. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition and Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition continue to get, well, enhanced today thanks to the beta branch of their supporting Infinity Engine 2.7. And if you're still waiting on a full translation effort into a currently unsupported language, the team in charge of keeping these classics playable is happy to give a platform to any community translators willing to do it themselves, which is certainly better than nothing. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Deus Ex and Baldur's Gate 2 headline Prime Gaming August freebie list Grab some 10/10 PC games at up to 90% off, plus a bonus free RPG Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment enhanced editions publisher working on new IP
- Four years after the last one, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2's enhanced editions have a new patch out in Steam beta - 25 February 2026
Gather round, lovers of classic RPGs . The enhanced editions of the first two Baldur's Gate game, plus Icewind Dale and BG expansion Siege of Dragonspear, have gotten their first patch since 2021. Well, I say gotten, patch 2.7 is only out in Steam beta for now - it'll hit GOG too further down the line. Read more
- New Infinity Engine 2.7 beta release - 24 February 2026
Hello to Baldur’s Gate and Infinity Engine fans around the world!We’re excited to announce a new beta test for our upcoming 2.7 patch for BG:EE, SoD, BGII:EE, and IWD:EE. We’ll begin testing on PC, Steam only, as it’s the most technically convenient for us, and later bring the update to mobile as well.We know it’s been a long wait since 2.6 (and for iOS players, since 2.5). We’re truly sorry it took this long. With 2026 marking 14 years since BG:EE first launched on PC, we want to thank you for staying with us on this journey.Before diving into the patch notes, we’d like to share our design philosophy for future Infinity Engine updates at this stage of the games’ life cycle.Our goal is to keep these classics running smoothly amid evolving technical requirements and operating systems on both PC and mobile. Unfortunately, we don’t have the resources to update the console versions: those w…
- Baldur’s Gate II Turns 25: A Legendary Retrospective (Part 2) - 24 December 2025
Happy Holidays, Baldur’s Gate fans! DM Wyvern and Slandered Gaming return with Part 2 of their interview featuring Ed Greenwood (creator of the Forgotten Realms), David Gaider (senior designer and writer), and Trent Oster (director of technology during BG2:SoA and CEO of Beamdog).In this installment, they explore the origins of the iconic Ascension mod for Throne of Bhaal, the early days of Baldur’s Gate’s creation, shoutouts to both the original and Enhanced Edition developers, thoughts on modern cRPGs, impressions of Baldur’s Gate 3, and plenty more. It’s a deep-dive discussion no fan should miss.If you haven’t watched Part 1 yet, you can catch it here:
- Baldur’s Gate II Turns 25: A Legendary Retrospective - 8 November 2025
It’s been 25 years since Baldur’s Gate II reshaped the world of Western RPGs!To mark the occasion, Ed Greenwood (Creator of the Forgotten Realms), David Gaider (Senior Designer & Writer), and Trent Oster (Director of Technology during BG2:SoA production, and Beamdog CEO) come together for a deep-dive conversation on the game’s origins, development journey, and enduring impact. Discover how Jon Irenicus became an icon at the last minute, how romance systems were born (and influenced by Final Fantasy 7), and how the Forgotten Realms came to life.Hosted by Slandered Gaming & DM Wyvern - gather your party and watch the full interview!
- The Neverwinter Nights D&D Bundle is Here! - 13 June 2025
Coo! You'd be the one I be looking for, if I not be mistaken.You still can't import your BG2 character into Neverwinter Nights, but at least now you can grab the Neverwinter Nights bundle at an extra discount!Neverwinter Nights I & II legacy: restored, enhanced, and bundled.Begin your journey in the Neverwinter Nights 1 + 2 Enhanced Collection.
- Reflections Of Myth & Valor / Free Community Portraits by Mike Sass Out Now - 29 April 2025
Hamsters and rangers everywhere, rejoice!ːspacehamsterː It’s time to roll a new character and start another epic Baldur’s Gate adventure, because the Reflections Of Myth & Valor portrait pack by Mike Sass is out now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2489050/Baldurs_Gate_II_Reflections_Of_Myth__Valor/ Reflections Of Myth & Valor features 16 brand-new portraits in the art style of Baldur’s Gate and showcases a huge variety of classes, subclasses, races, and alignments: from a half-orc Swashbuckler, to an elven Priest of Tyr, to a Dwarven Defender. Gather a party of fresh faces—and venture forth onto Faerûn!ːbhaalː In honor of this epic collaboration, we’re releasing the two community contest portraits absolutely for FREE! Grab the installer from here, or download the archive from here. We recommend downloading and running the installer. Select the game, and pick an install path for the…
- Reflections Of Myth & Valor: A Portrait Pack by Mike Sass Releasing April 29th - 11 April 2025
To celebrate Baldur’s Gate's 25th anniversary a while ago in 2023, we organized a Community Contest with O.G. artist Mike Sass to give our players the chance of a lifetime: to have their portraits transformed into the art style of Baldur’s Gate and added to the game. A lot of fans participated in the Contest, and all of you wanted Mike to draw more than just 2 portraits. We summoned a Djinni, and it granted your Wish (although the Djinni certainly took their time), with the Reflections Of Myth & Valor portrait pack coming to Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store on April 29th alongside free community portraits of the two Contest winners (separate download). Reflections Of Myth & Valor will allow you to customize your character’s look and feel with sixteen brand new portraits representing a huge variety of classes, subclasses, races, and alignments that the Baldur’s Gate games are known for.…
- “This doesn’t feel like an amateur production” Inside the ambitious Baldur's Gate 3 custom campaign project aiming to release a demo this year - 27 January 2025
“I think the biggest problem that we have faced in regards to the overarching story is that this project is called Path To Menzoberranzan, and it starts off in Athkatla,” Tomobamba says. Read more
- Deus Ex and Baldur's Gate 2 headline Prime Gaming August free games - 1 August 2024
The Prime Gaming August free games lineup is upon us, and there's a whole lot to look forward to this month - especially so if you're a fan of great RPGs. With highlights including sci-fi immersive sim Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, masterful DnD adaptation Baldur's Gate 2, speedy roguelike Loop Hero, and multiple Tomb Raider games in the lineup, there's plenty to choose from. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab some 10/10 PC games at up to 90% off, plus a bonus free RPG Grab one of the best RPG games of all time for free right now Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment enhanced editions publisher working on new IP
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard did see Bioware take a "hard look at multiplayer", but eventually decide to stick to what it does best - 18 July 2024
Bioware has confirmed that it did indeed do a bit of a distracted boyfriend meme when it came to the idea of adding multiplayer elements to the game that's now known as Dragon Age: The Veilguard , but recovered after deciding it wanted to stick to its established strengths. This comes via an interview about the game from Game Informer , which takes on the tough task of following up the news that Bioware won't tell anyone whether the game features any virtual genitalia , something we're all still dying to know. Bioware general manager Gary McKay confirmed that, during the pre-prduction stage, the game's developers did experiment with a lot off different stuff. "At one point, it was multiplayer – we did a hard look at multiplayer, he revealed, "but we felt we really couldn't return to our roots." Read more
- Don't worry, the next Baldur's Gate shouldn't be over 20 years away, even if it won't come from Larian - 17 April 2024
So, we've all had time to come to terms with the fact that Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian isn’t doing any DLC for the game, or a Baldur’s Gate 4, or anything to do with D&D in the near future , even if those things might once have been on the cards . The good news is that Wizards of the Coast, which controls the IP, already looks to be in talks with folks who aren't Larian about what the next game in the series might look like. Before you go and start getting ally hyped up, it sounds like it'll be a while until we actually see any new BG things actually materialise. Though, it's nice to know that you hopefully won't have aged over twenty years by the time they do arrive, assuming they, you know, actually do that. Speaking to PC Gamer , Eugene Evans, the senior vice president of digital strategy and licensing for Wizards of the Coast and parent company Hasbro - which owns the IP - offe…
- Embracer lays off devs at Mythforce studio, just days after the release of its cartoony co-op FPS - 20 September 2023
Less than 18 months after it acquired Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition and Mythforce developers Beamdog, Embracer Group has reportedly laid off more than two dozen staff at the studio. Mere days after the release of its nostalgic co-op shooter, no less. Read more
- Grab some 10/10 PC games at up to 90% off, plus a bonus free RPG - 2 September 2023
Some of the best PC games can be yours at a huge discount in the GOG Autumn sale, with the likes of The Witcher 3, Baldur's Gate 2, Disco Elysium, Assassin's Creed, Metro, Cyberpunk 2077, Diablo, and much, much more. This vast sale has over 4,000 cheap games for you to grab with discounts of up to 90% off, so you'll want to dive in and check out the deals - there's even a free PC game to claim for your troubles. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab one of the best RPG games of all time for free right now Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment enhanced editions publisher working on new IP Baldur's Gate 3 is in development, according to its original publisher
