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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Overhaul Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Overhaul Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{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|December 16, 2014|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/37811/baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition-1-3-release Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition 1.3 Release - Beamdog Forums]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 16, 2014|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/37811/baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition-1-3-release Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition 1.3 Release - Beamdog Forums]</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 16, 2014|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 16, 2014|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition|78}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|545/baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition|76}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{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 = 257350 | |steam appid = 257350 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207666373 |
| + | |gogcom id side = 2129826400 | ||
| + | |official site= https://baldursgateii.beamdog.com/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 809 | ||
| + | |igdb = baldur-s-gate-ii-enhanced-edition | ||
| + | |lutris = baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition | ||
| + | |mobygames = 62585 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition | |wikipedia = Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition | ||
|winehq = 15795 | |winehq = 15795 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | + | |introduction = '''''Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition''''' is an enhanced release of the 2000 [[Glossary:Fantasy|fantasy]] [[Glossary:RPG|role-playing game]] ''[[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]]'' and its expansion pack ''Throne of Bhaal''. The changes include a high-resolution support up to and including [[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]], cross-platform multiplayer, toggleable quality-of-life improvements and 4 new NPCs. | |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forums.beamdog.com/ Official forums] |
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/sections/14961943070605-Infinity-Engine-Games-Help-Section Official support knowledgebase] |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://baldursgate.fandom.com/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_Wiki Unofficial Wiki] |
| + | {{GOG.com links|1207666373|baldurs_gate_series|for game series}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/257350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.beamdog.com/products/baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00GHTP25G | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | baldurs_gate_2_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | baldurs-gate-2-enhanced-edition | unknown | | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | baldurs_gate_2_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | The default Windows version is 64-bit; a separate set of 32-bit installers is also available. Includes a redeemable key for the [[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn|original version]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id746413884 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id746413884 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 257350 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 257350 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1141-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = | ||
| + | |currency = | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = Game does not contain any microtransactions. | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition\baldur.lua}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition/baldur.lua}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/share/Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.lua}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|unknown}} | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition\save\}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition/save/}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/share/Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition/save/}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |steam cloud | + | |discord = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |discord notes = |
| + | |epic games launcher = false | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = true | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Baldur's Gate II - Graphical options.png|Graphical settings.}} | {{Image|Baldur's Gate II - Graphical options.png|Graphical settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Game is capped at 30 FPS. Frame rate can be customized in {{file|baldur.lua}}; however, frame rate is tied directly to the game's clock and changing it will increase the game's speed. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = Acceleration not present | + | |acceleration option notes = Acceleration is not present. |
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = There is no built-in support; Beamdog supplies an officially recommended Steam Controller configuration for the Steam release of the game. |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller 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= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = true | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Spells can be deleted from spellbooks by right-clicking on the spell icon. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Additional formations are available by selecting a group and right-clicking on a formation. | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Baldur's Gate II - Audio options.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Baldur's Gate II - Audio options.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Ambient, | + | |separate volume notes = Ambient, Sound Effects, Voice, Music, Movie |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = true |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |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 = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Improved translation [https://github.com/r-e-d/correctfrBG2EE available]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = limited | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = EE-exclusive characters only have English voice acting. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Korean | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 6 |
| − | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Co-op |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 6 |
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, read important notes in the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Main PC unable to Talk after returning to human form=== | ===Main PC unable to Talk after returning to human form=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} In this case, the "Talk" | + | {{ii}} In this case, the "Talk" button is grayed out. |
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable debug mode and restore silence state|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/38167/main-pc-unable-to-initiate-dialog|title=Main PC unable to initiate dialog - Baldur's Gate Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | |
| − | # | + | # Open {{file|baldur.lua}}. |
# Under line 74, <code> 'Program Options', 'Volume SFX', '100',</code> add: | # Under line 74, <code> 'Program Options', 'Volume SFX', '100',</code> add: | ||
#:<code> 'Program Options', 'Debug Mode', '1',</code>. | #:<code> 'Program Options', 'Debug Mode', '1',</code>. | ||
| − | # Save | + | # Save the file. |
# Start the game and load the affected save and select the affected character. | # Start the game and load the affected save and select the affected character. | ||
# Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|/|r}} | # Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|/|r}} | ||
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===Game not launching=== | ===Game not launching=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
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 OpenAL_Soft.exe|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | ||
| + | Download 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 it into your game installation folder. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Mods == | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.pocketplane.net/unfinished-business Unfinished Business] - restores unfinished and cut content. Full readme available [https://pocket-plane-group.github.io/readmes/readme-ub.html here]. To install, unpack the full content to the {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and run the mod's executable there. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.gibberlings3.net/mods/fixes/eefp Enhanced Edition Fixpack] - seeks to solve some remaining issues with the Enhanced Editions, also makes some gameplay changes where they seem more consistent. Still under development. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.gibberlings3.net/mods/tweaks/tweaks Tweaks Anthology] - modular tool that allows making dozens of big and small changes to the game's balancing, presentation etc. Documentation [https://gibberlings3.github.io/Documentation/readmes/readme-cdtweaks.html here]. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions 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 information, etc. To install, unpack the full content to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and run {{folder|setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe}} there. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/83360/mod-jmerrys-tweak-collection jmerry's Tweak Collection] - additional tweaks and fixes. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Bubb13/EEex EEex] - executable extender that allows several changes to the game, e.g. show spell cooldown timers, and show active spells on enemies by {{key|Shift}} when hovering the mouse over them. Full feature list [https://eeex-docs.readthedocs.io/en/latest/Introduction/components.html here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = Select the '''Alternate Renderer''' option in the '''Graphics''' settings. | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = 2.0 | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = hackable | ||
| + | |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://steamcommunity.com/app/257350/eventcomments/5506189390978486986|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. | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Overhaul Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Beamdog | |
| Engines | |
| Infinity | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 15, 2013 |
| macOS (OS X) | December 16, 2014[1] |
| Linux | December 16, 2014[1] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 78 |
| OpenCritic | 76 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| 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 |
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| 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 II: Enhanced Edition is an enhanced release of the 2000 fantasy role-playing game Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and its expansion pack Throne of Bhaal. The changes include a high-resolution support up to and including 4K Ultra HD, cross-platform multiplayer, toggleable quality-of-life improvements and 4 new NPCs.
General information
- Official forums
- Official support knowledgebase
- Unofficial Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Publisher website | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Epic Games Store | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
The default Windows version is 64-bit; a separate set of 32-bit installers is also available. Includes a redeemable key for the original version. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Mac App Store | |
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| Steam | |
Can be played without Steam running.[2] | |
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
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| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
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| No microtransactions | Game does not contain any microtransactions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition\baldur.lua |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition/baldur.lua |
| Linux | $HOME/.local/share/Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.lua |
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition\save\ |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition/save/ |
| Linux | $HOME/.local/share/Baldur's Gate II - Enhanced Edition/save/ |
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 |
Video
Graphical settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game is capped at 30 FPS. Frame rate can be customized in baldur.lua; however, frame rate is tied directly to the game's clock and changing it will increase the game's speed. |
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| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Acceleration is not present. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | There is no built-in support; Beamdog supplies an officially recommended Steam Controller configuration for the Steam release of the game. |
| Controller types |
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- 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.
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Ambient, Sound Effects, Voice, Music, Movie | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| French | Improved translation available. | |||
| German | EE-exclusive characters only have English voice acting. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
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 |
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VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| vorpX | 2D User created game profile, read important notes in the vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues fixed
Main PC unable to Talk after returning to human form
- In this case, the "Talk" button is grayed out.
| Enable debug mode and restore silence state[3] |
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Game not launching
| Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed] |
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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] |
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Download OpenAL_Soft.exe from this link and install it into your game installation folder. |
Mods
- Unfinished Business - restores unfinished and cut content. Full readme available here. To install, unpack the full content to the
<path-to-game>and run the mod's executable there. - Enhanced Edition Fixpack - seeks to solve some remaining issues with the Enhanced Editions, also makes some gameplay changes where they seem more consistent. Still under development.
- Tweaks Anthology - modular tool that allows making dozens of big and small changes to the game's balancing, presentation etc. 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 information, etc. To install, unpack the full content to
<path-to-game>and runsetup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exethere. - jmerry's Tweak Collection - additional tweaks and fixes.
- EEex - executable extender that allows several changes to the game, e.g. show spell cooldown timers, and show active spells on enemies by ⇧ Shift when hovering the mouse over them. Full feature list here.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9.0c | Select the Alternate Renderer option in the Graphics settings. |
| OpenGL | 2.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | 64-bit support was added and 32-bit support is unavailable as of patch 2.6.[4] Version 2.5 is kept in a Steam beta branch and has a GOG.com bonus installer. | ||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Linux | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition 1.3 Release - Beamdog Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
- ↑ Main PC unable to initiate dialog - Baldur's Gate Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Announcements - Patch 2.6 Launches Today! - last accessed on 2021-04-20