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− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment|1998-2006}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2006-2012}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Beamdog|2012-present}} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Released on 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Released on 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/definitive_edition_bundle_baldurs_gate_i_ii_icewind_dale|title=Update: 60% / 85% off Enhanced Editions: Baldur's Gate I & II, Icewind Dale Original & Enhanced to become the Definitive Edition Bundle - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | The Original Saga. Pre-packaged with [[Glossary:Display wrapper|WineD3D]]. Bundled with [[Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/definitive_edition_bundle_baldurs_gate_i_ii_icewind_dale|title=Update: 60% / 85% off Enhanced Editions: Baldur's Gate I & II, Icewind Dale Original & Enhanced to become the Definitive Edition Bundle - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/BALDUR Archive.org]. | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/BALDUR Archive.org]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} '''The Original Saga''' bundle includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{ii}} The latest official patch for Tales of the Sword Coast is 1.3.5521, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/474/7/20105 Patches-Scrolls]. | {{ii}} The latest official patch for Tales of the Sword Coast is 1.3.5521, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/474/7/20105 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
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===Bugfixes and text update=== | ===Bugfixes and text update=== | ||
− | [https://sorcerers.net/Games/BG/index_mods.php Baldurdash bugfixes and text update] fixes bugs, adds tweaks. Refer to that page for further details. | + | [https://sorcerers.net/Games/BG/index_mods.php Baldurdash bugfixes and text update] fixes bugs, in-game texts and descriptions, and adds tweaks. Refer to that page for further details. |
− | === | + | |
− | + | ===GemRB=== | |
+ | {{++}} A Source Port of Infinity Engine games designed to be compatible with multiple Platforms & add new features such as increased moddability over the original engine. | ||
+ | |||
+ | https://gemrb.org | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://www.gibberlings3.net/files/file/896-widescreen-mod/ G3: Widescreen Mod]. To adapt the UI, use the [http://athkatla.cob-bg.pl/viewtopic.php?t=3257 GUI mod] on top of it. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.gibberlings3.net/files/file/896-widescreen-mod/ G3: Widescreen Mod]. To adapt the UI, use the [http://athkatla.cob-bg.pl/viewtopic.php?t=3257 GUI mod] on top of it. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Official localization by TWP(第三波),Only for local distribution versions | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Official localization by TWP(第三波),Only for local distribution versions | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = An [ | + | |notes = An [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p3EWscO7jPeOqatuwxi80UhwG_91E623/view?usp=drive_link Improved translation] by ''Clan DLAN'' is available. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Flickering in menu and in-game=== | ===Flickering in menu and in-game=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://bitpatch.com/ie_ddrawfix.html DDrawFix]}} | |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 1.0 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|mac os executable notes= | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.pocketplane.net/tutu BG1Tutu] allows the importing of Baldur's Gate files into the [[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]] engine. Refer to that page for further details. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unfinished Business=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://github.com/AstroBryGuy/bg1ub/releases/ Unfinished Business] is a mod that restores missing and cut content from the game's release. Available both for the original version and for the Enhanced Edition. List of all changes can be found [https://baldursgate.fandom.com/wiki/Unfinished_Business_(Baldur%27s_Gate) here]. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 13:46, 23 March 2024
For the Enhanced Edition released in 2012, see Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition.
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Black Isle Studios | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Graphsim Entertainment |
Publishers | |
1998-2006 | Interplay Entertainment |
2006-2012 | Atari |
2012-present | Beamdog |
Retail (Japan) | Sega |
OS X | MacPlay |
Engines | |
Infinity | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 21, 1998 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 17, 2000 |
macOS (OS X) | October 13, 2003 |
Linux | October 14, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 91 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Baldur's Gate |
Baldur's Gate | |
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Subseries of Dungeons & Dragons | |
Baldur's Gate | 1998 |
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn | 2000 |
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition | 2012 |
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition | 2013 |
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance | 2021 |
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II | 2022 |
Baldur's Gate 3 | 2023 |
Baldur's Gate is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RPG game in the Baldur's Gate series.
General information
- Unofficial Wiki
- Sorcerer's Place - Fansite dedicated to roleplaying and Dungeons & Dragons games
- Spellhold Studios - A modding community for the Infinity Engine, Neverwinter Nights and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- GameBanshee - Walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and its expansion, Tales of the Sword Coast
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Released on 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | |||
GOG.com | The Original Saga. Pre-packaged with WineD3D. Bundled with Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition.[1] |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Version differences
- The Original Saga bundle includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Tales of the Sword Coast |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is 1.1.4315, available from Patches-Scrolls.
- The latest official patch for Tales of the Sword Coast is 1.3.5521, available from Patches-Scrolls.
Bugfixes and text update
Baldurdash bugfixes and text update fixes bugs, in-game texts and descriptions, and adds tweaks. Refer to that page for further details.
GemRB
- A Source Port of Infinity Engine games designed to be compatible with multiple Platforms & add new features such as increased moddability over the original engine.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\baldur.ini[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use G3: Widescreen Mod. To adapt the UI, use the GUI mod on top of it. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use G3: Widescreen Mod. To adapt the UI, use the GUI mod on top of it. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default. Frame rate can be customized in the game's .ini file up to 60 FPS; however, frame rate is tied directly to the game's clock and changing it will change the game speed. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Set in config.exe . |
|
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Ambient, Sound Effects, Voice, Music and Movie. | |
Surround sound | 4.0[2] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1 | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Official localization by TWP(第三波),Only for local distribution versions | |||
Traditional Chinese | Official localization by TWP(第三波),Only for local distribution versions | |||
Polish | [3][4] | |||
Russian | Official localization by «Akella» – local retail and GOG.com version. | |||
Russian | ArcaneCoast.ru: 1) Fan translation by prozh 2) Fan translation by Refiler |
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Spanish | An Improved translation by Clan DLAN is available. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | Co-op |
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Online play | 6 | Co-op The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Stuck keys during character creation
- Try hitting the stuck key again or using Alt+Tab ↹ to switch away from the game.
Crash after intro videos
The game will crash if the paths in baldur.ini
are too long. Try to install the game on a lower level of the directory tree if you have this problem.
"Not enough free disk space" error followed by shut down on large capacity partitions
Install Windows compatibility fix |
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Use DDrawFix |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 1.0 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Modifications
- BG1Tutu allows the importing of Baldur's Gate files into the Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn engine. Refer to that page for further details.
Unfinished Business
- Unfinished Business is a mod that restores missing and cut content from the game's release. Available both for the original version and for the Enhanced Edition. List of all changes can be found here.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5.0 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | 233 MHz G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Update: 60% / 85% off Enhanced Editions: Baldur's Gate I & II, Icewind Dale Original & Enhanced to become the Definitive Edition Bundle - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2022-09-05
- ↑ Wrota Baldura - Dubbingpedia - last accessed on 2023-07-18
- ↑ Baldur's Gate: Opowieści z Wybrzeża Mieczy - Dubbingpedia - last accessed on 2023-07-18