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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Baldurs_Gate_Enhanced_Edition_cover.png
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|cover        = Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Overhaul Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Overhaul Games}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Beamdog}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Infinity}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Infinity}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 22, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 22, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 27, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 27, 2014}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition|78}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|baldur-s-gate-enhanced-edition|78}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Baldur's Gate }}
 
|steam appid  = 228280
 
|steam appid  = 228280
|steam appid side = 385970
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|steam appid side = 385970, 459280, 459290, 687500
|gogcom page  = baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition,baldurs_gate_siege_of_dragonspear,baldurs_gate_siege_of_dragonspear_digital_deluxe_edition
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|gogcom id    = 1207666353
 +
|gogcom id side = 1459335293, 1459337461, 1092899832, 1488384694
 +
|official site= https://baldursgate.beamdog.com/
 +
|hltb        = 814
 +
|lutris      = baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition
 +
|mobygames    = 58855
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
 
|wikipedia    = Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
 
|winehq      = 14807
 
|winehq      = 14807
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Baldur's Gate}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} Numerous improvements over the original game, including performance optimisation and support for high resolutions.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/13n3ti/baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition_gameplay_trailer_133/c75hqf1 List of features that Overhaul has added over the original Baldur's Gate]</ref>
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|introduction      = '''''Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition''''' is an enhanced release of the 1998 [[Glossary:Fantasy|fantasy]] [[Glossary:RPG|role-playing game]] ''[[Baldur's Gate]]'' and its expansion pack ''Tales of the Sword Coast''. The changes include a high-resolution support up to and including [[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]], cross-platform multiplayer, new cutscenes, toggleable quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/13n3ti/baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition_gameplay_trailer_133/c75hqf1|title=List of features that Overhaul has added over the original Baldur's Gate|date=May 2023}}</ref>
{{++}} Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows, OS X and iPad).
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS; increasing in {{file|Baldur.ini}} makes the game run too fast.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/228280/discussions/0/616187839251809219/ I am about to purchase this title..... :: Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition General Discussions]</ref>
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|release history  = On March 31, 2016, the game received its first package of new content in the form of the '''''Siege of Dragonspear''''' DLC with a new storyline and characters, which was poorly received by critics and fans for its writing. Another set of DLC, a set of new player portraits '''''Faces of Good and Evil''''' was released on August 14, 2017.
{{--}} Known issue with some Creative sound cards and OpenAL; resulting in sound loss.
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 +
|current state    =  
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://baldursgate.com/ Official Baldur's Gate Website]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.beamdog.com/ Official forums]
{{mm}} [http://forum.baldursgate.com/ Official Forum]
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{{mm}} [https://baldursgate.fandom.com/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_Wiki Unofficial Wiki]
{{GOG.com links|baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition|baldurs_gate_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207666353|baldurs_gate_series|for game series}}
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/228280/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/228280/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| official | http://www.beamdog.com/products/baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00B1VJZNK | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.beamdog.com/products/baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition | unknown | | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | The default Windows version is 64-bit; a separate set of 32-bit installers is also available. Includes redeemable key for the [[Baldur's Gate|original version]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id568196938 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id568196938 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 228280 | Steam | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 228280 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00B1VJZNK | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1493-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        = The '''Siege of Dragonspear''' expansion adds a new chapter to the game.
 +
|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            = The '''Faces of Good and Evil''' DLC consists of 6 character portraits that have no effect on gameplay.
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        = The '''Faces of Good and Evil''' DLC can only be bought once.
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                =
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Siege of Dragonspear | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Siege of Dragonspear | Expansion pack. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Faces of Good and Evil | Cosmetic. Includes 3 male and 3 female portraits. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Unfinished Business===
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[https://github.com/Pocket-Plane-Group/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 [https://github.com/Pocket-Plane-Group/bg1ub#contents here].
 +
===Restore original cutscenes===
 +
[https://github.com/Sampsca/BGEE-Classic-Movies/releases BG:EE Classic Movies] is a mod that replaces the new animated cutscenes with the 'classic' CGI movies from the original Baldur's Gate. It also restores missing in-game cutscenes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.shsforums.net/topic/55573-mod-bgee-classic-movies|title=&#91;MOD&#93; BG:EE Classic Movies - shsforums.net|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file location===
 
===Configuration file location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition\Baldur.lua}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition\Baldur.lua}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Documents/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.lua}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.lua}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.lua}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/share/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.lua}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{XDG|true}}
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{{XDG|false}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition\save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition\save\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Documents/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/save/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/save/}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/save/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/share/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/save/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Four quicksave slots ({{key|Q}}), unlimited manual saves. Number of quicksaves can be manually adjusted with [https://web.archive.org/web/20200714191438/http://www.shsforums.net/files/file/1141-quick-save-slots-tweaks this] mod.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|gog galaxy           = true
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|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      = false
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               = true
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
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|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        = "Enable Cloud Saves" in the gameplay settings menu.
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|BGEE_Graphics.png|Graphics Settings}}
 
{{Image|BGEE_Graphics.png|Graphics Settings}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
|multimonitor notes        = game runs at desktop resolution but only takes up part of the screen on multimonitor setups and shifts to the left side.
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|multimonitor notes        = Game runs at desktop resolution but only takes up part of the screen on multi-monitor setups and shifts to the left side.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases/latest Borderless Gaming] or equivalent software
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
|vsync notes                = If experiencing screen flicker or menu flicker, turn off Vsync in Nvidia CPanel for the game-exe or if running an ATI card, turn off the Catalyst Control Center
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|vsync notes                = If you're experiencing screen flicker or menu flicker, turn on Vsync in Nvidia CPanel for the game-exe or if you're running an ATI card, turn it on in the Catalyst Control Center.
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
|60 fps notes              = Game is capped at 30 FPS; increasing in {{file|Baldur.ini}} makes the game run too fast.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
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|60 fps notes              = Game is capped at 30 FPS; increasing it in {{file|Baldur.ini}} makes the game run too fast.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = true
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|touchscreen notes        = A touch stylus may be needed due to the small HUD buttons.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6857883-Touch-friendly-games|title=Touch-friendly games|date=15 September 2022}}</ref>
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes =  
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
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{{ii}} Spells can be deleted from spellbooks by right-clicking on the spell icon.
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{{ii}} Additional formations are available by selecting a group and right-clicking on a formation button.
 +
 
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===Show area of effect for spells===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit baldur.lua|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Configuration file location|configuration file location]] and edit baldur.lua
 +
# Search for the option ''Show AOE'' and switch it from 0 to 1. If you don't have that line, add it.
 +
<code>SetPrivateProfileString('Game Options','Show AOE','1')</code>
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Alternatively, use the [[#Hidden gameplay options|Hidden gameplay options]] mod
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|BGEE_Sound.png|Audio Settings}}
 
{{Image|BGEE_Sound.png|Audio Settings}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = limited
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = French voices mod [http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/23146/voix-francaises-pour-bgee-v1-2 here].
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  |notes    = The GOG version is only subtitled; Enhanced Edition content has an English dub. Improved translation [https://github.com/r-e-d/correctfrBG1EE available]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = DVD Retail, GOG, Epic Games Store, Steam and Prime Gaming have a German dub.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = limited
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Enhanced Edition content has an English dub.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = limited
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Official in-game localization. Enhanced Edition content has an English dub.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://arcanecoast.ru/files/baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition/translations Fan translation by '''prozh''']
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = [https://github.com/ElGamerViejuno/traduccion-siege-of-dragonspear-para-BGEE Siege of Dragonspear Spanish Fan translation by '''ElGamerViejuno''']
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = true
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Ukrainian
 
  |language  = Ukrainian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = false
+
  |audio    = limited
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        = Can be enabled with 'Alternate Renderer' under the 'Graphics' options.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = hackable
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit support was added and 32-bit support is unavailable as of patch 2.6.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/228280/view/5740376573542212874|title=Steam Community Announcements - Patch 2.6 Launches Today!|date=2021-04-20}}</ref> Version 2.5 is kept in a Steam beta branch and has a GOG.com bonus installer.
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = Despite MacUpdater claiming ARM support,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.macupdater.net/app_updates/appinfo/com.beamdog.baldursgateenhancededition/index.html|title=Mac App 'Baldur's Gate' v2.6.6 Download|date=28 March 2022}}</ref> there are no other sources online that support their claim, despite the game having extensive update logs and player bases.
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game not launching===
 
===Game not launching===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
 
Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only).
 
Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only).
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===In-Game Audio Loss===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install {{file|OpenAL_Soft.exe}}|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 +
Download {{file|OpenAL_Soft.exe}} from [https://beamdog.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/206729933-Windows-My-Game-Won-t-Launch-Or-Is-Crashing-On-Launch this link] and install into your game installation folder.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Can't save / corrupted saves===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add the game's install folder to your antivirus exceptions.}}
 +
 +
==Additional downloads==
 +
{{ii}} To apply the following mods to Siege of Dragonspear, you first need to run [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-DlcMerger/releases DLC Merger]. Download the version for your system, unpack it to the game's folder and run ''setup-DlcMerger.exe'' (which should now be in the same folder as Baldur.exe), preferably as an admin.
 +
 +
===Tweaks Anthology===
 +
Modular tool that allows making dozens of big and small changes to the game's balancing, presentation etc. Can be downloaded [https://www.gibberlings3.net/mods/tweaks/tweaks here]. Documentation [https://gibberlings3.github.io/Documentation/readmes/readme-cdtweaks.html here].
 +
 +
===Hidden gameplay options===
 +
Enables new settings in the game options, for example showing the area of effect before casting a spell, showing more detailed combat informations, etc. Full list of options [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions here], the file can be downloaded [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions/releases/tag/v4.1 here]. To install, unpack the full content to the game's folder (where the ''Baldur.exe'' is) and run ''setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe'' there.
 +
 +
===[https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/84149/2-6-bg2-radar-overlay-released Radar overlay]===
 +
Allows right-clicking on enemies to show their detailed stats.
 +
{{ii}} Game has to be run in windowed mode to use this mod; starting the overlay will automatically switch to borderless fullscreen windowed.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 14:32, 16 November 2023

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition cover
Developers
Overhaul Games
Publishers
Beamdog
Engines
Infinity
Release dates
Windows November 28, 2012
macOS (OS X) February 22, 2013
Linux September 27, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 78
IGDB 78
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Finite spend
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Isometric
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Baldur's Gate
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition on HowLongToBeat
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition on IGDB
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition on MobyGames
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition on Wikipedia
Baldur's Gate
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: Enhanced Edition is an enhanced release of the 1998 fantasy role-playing game Baldur's Gate and its expansion pack Tales of the Sword Coast. The changes include a high-resolution support up to and including 4K Ultra HD, cross-platform multiplayer, new cutscenes, toggleable quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.[1]

On March 31, 2016, the game received its first package of new content in the form of the Siege of Dragonspear DLC with a new storyline and characters, which was poorly received by critics and fans for its writing. Another set of DLC, a set of new player portraits Faces of Good and Evil was released on August 14, 2017.

General information

Official forums
Unofficial Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Windows
Publisher website
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
The default Windows version is 64-bit; a separate set of 32-bit installers is also available. Includes redeemable key for the original version.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
Icon overlay.png
macOS (OS X)
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Can be played without Steam running.[2]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The Siege of Dragonspear expansion adds a new chapter to the game.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic The Faces of Good and Evil DLC consists of 6 character portraits that have no effect on gameplay.
Finite spend The Faces of Good and Evil DLC can only be bought once.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Siege of Dragonspear Expansion pack.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Faces of Good and Evil Cosmetic. Includes 3 male and 3 female portraits.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

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 here.

Restore original cutscenes

BG:EE Classic Movies is a mod that replaces the new animated cutscenes with the 'classic' CGI movies from the original Baldur's Gate. It also restores missing in-game cutscenes.[3]

Game data

Configuration file location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition\Baldur.lua
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Documents/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.lua
Linux $HOME/.local/share/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.lua
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition\save\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Documents/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/save/
Linux $HOME/.local/share/Baldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition/save/
Four quicksave slots (Q), unlimited manual saves. Number of quicksaves can be manually adjusted with this mod.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
"Enable Cloud Saves" in the gameplay settings menu.

Video

Graphics Settings
Graphics Settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Game runs at desktop resolution but only takes up part of the screen on multi-monitor setups and shifts to the left side.
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)
If you're experiencing screen flicker or menu flicker, turn on Vsync in Nvidia CPanel for the game-exe or if you're running an ATI card, turn it on in the Catalyst Control Center.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Game is capped at 30 FPS; increasing it in Baldur.ini makes the game run too fast.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse, touch State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
A touch stylus may be needed due to the small HUD buttons.[4]
Controller
Controller support
Controller types
Spells can be deleted from spellbooks by right-clicking on the spell icon.
Additional formations are available by selecting a group and right-clicking on a formation button.

Show area of effect for spells

Edit baldur.lua
  1. Go to the configuration file location and edit baldur.lua
  2. Search for the option Show AOE and switch it from 0 to 1. If you don't have that line, add it.

SetPrivateProfileString('Game Options','Show AOE','1')

Alternatively, use the Hidden gameplay options mod

Audio

Audio Settings
Audio Settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Czech
French
The GOG version is only subtitled; Enhanced Edition content has an English dub. Improved translation available
German
DVD Retail, GOG, Epic Games Store, Steam and Prime Gaming have a German dub.
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Enhanced Edition content has an English dub.
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Official in-game localization. Enhanced Edition content has an English dub.
Russian
Fan translation by prozh
Spanish
Siege of Dragonspear Spanish Fan translation by ElGamerViejuno
Turkish
Ukrainian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
6 Co-op
Online play
6 Co-op
Asynchronous multiplayer

Connection types

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c Can be enabled with 'Alternate Renderer' under the 'Graphics' options.
OpenGL 2.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
64-bit support was added and 32-bit support is unavailable as of patch 2.6.[5] Version 2.5 is kept in a Steam beta branch and has a GOG.com bonus installer.
macOS (OS X)
Despite MacUpdater claiming ARM support,[6] there are no other sources online that support their claim, despite the game having extensive update logs and player bases.
Linux

Issues fixed

Game not launching

Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed]

Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only).

In-Game Audio Loss

Install OpenAL_Soft.exe[citation needed]

Download OpenAL_Soft.exe from this link and install into your game installation folder.

Can't save / corrupted saves

Add the game's install folder to your antivirus exceptions.

Additional downloads

To apply the following mods to Siege of Dragonspear, you first need to run DLC Merger. Download the version for your system, unpack it to the game's folder and run setup-DlcMerger.exe (which should now be in the same folder as Baldur.exe), preferably as an admin.

Tweaks Anthology

Modular tool that allows making dozens of big and small changes to the game's balancing, presentation etc. Can be downloaded here. Documentation here.

Hidden gameplay options

Enables new settings in the game options, for example showing the area of effect before casting a spell, showing more detailed combat informations, etc. Full list of options here, the file can be downloaded here. To install, unpack the full content to the game's folder (where the Baldur.exe is) and run setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe there.

Radar overlay

Allows right-clicking on enemies to show their detailed stats.

Game has to be run in windowed mode to use this mod; starting the overlay will automatically switch to borderless fullscreen windowed.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL 2.0 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL 2.0 compatible
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12+
Processor (CPU) Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL 2.0 compatible


References

  1. List of features that Overhaul has added over the original Baldur's Gate - last accessed on May 2023
  2. Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
  3. [MOD] BG:EE Classic Movies - shsforums.net - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  4. Touch-friendly games - last accessed on 15 September 2022
  5. Steam Community Announcements - Patch 2.6 Launches Today! - last accessed on 2021-04-20
  6. Mac App 'Baldur's Gate' v2.6.6 Download - last accessed on 28 March 2022