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| + | {{disambig||the Enhanced Edition released in 2012|[[Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Baldur's Gate cover.jpg | |cover = Baldur's Gate cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Black Isle Studios}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Graphsim Entertainment|Mac OS}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment|1998-2006}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2006-2012}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Beamdog|2012-present}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Retail (Japan)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Infinity}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Infinity}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 21, 1998}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 17, 2000}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 13, 2003}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 14, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 14, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|baldurs-gate|91}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, 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 }} | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20030801082324/http://www.interplay.com/bgate/ | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658886 |
| + | |gogcom id side = 1207666353 | ||
| + | |hltb = 808 | ||
| + | |igdb = baldur-s-gate | ||
| + | |lutris = baldurs-gate-the-original-saga | ||
| + | |mobygames = 712 | ||
|strategywiki = Baldur's Gate | |strategywiki = Baldur's Gate | ||
|wikipedia = Baldur's Gate | |wikipedia = Baldur's Gate | ||
|winehq = 157 | |winehq = 157 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | + | {{mm}} [https://baldursgate.fandom.com/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_Wiki Unofficial Wiki] | |
| − | {{mm}} [ | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sorcerers.net/ Sorcerer's Place] - Fansite dedicated to roleplaying and Dungeons & Dragons games | {{mm}} [http://www.sorcerers.net/ Sorcerer's Place] - Fansite dedicated to roleplaying and Dungeons & Dragons games | ||
| − | {{mm}} [http://www.spellholdstudios.net/ Spellhold Studios] - A modding community for the | + | {{mm}} [http://www.spellholdstudios.net/ Spellhold Studios] - A modding community for the [[Engine:Infinity|Infinity Engine]], [[Neverwinter Nights]] and [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]] |
| − | {{mm}} [http://gamebanshee.com/baldursgate/ GameBanshee] - Walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and its expansion, Tales of the Sword Coast | + | {{mm}} [http://www.gamebanshee.com/baldursgate/ GameBanshee] - Walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and its expansion, Tales of the Sword Coast |
| + | {{GOG.com links|1207658886|baldurs_gate_series|for game series}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Released on 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition]].<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]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} '''The Original Saga''' bundle includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. |
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Tales of the Sword Coast | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| Tales of the Sword Coast | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Patches=== |
| − | [ | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is 1.1.4315, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/469/7/20103 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]. | ||
| + | |||
===Bugfixes and text update=== | ===Bugfixes and text update=== | ||
| − | [ | + | [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== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\baldur.ini}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{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|game}}\Save}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Baldur's Gate video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Baldur's Gate video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/baldurs-gate |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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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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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|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== |
{{Image|Baldur's Gate input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Baldur's Gate input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = Set in | + | |key remap notes = Set in {{file|config.exe}}. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option 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 = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|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= | ||
| − | | | + | |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 = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Baldur's Gate audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Baldur's Gate audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Ambient, Sound Effects, Voice, Music and Movie. | |separate volume notes = Ambient, Sound Effects, Voice, Music and Movie. | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = 4.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1098594#p1098594|title=|date=2022-09-05}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = true | |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 = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 1 | |eax support notes = EAX 1 | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | | | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Wrota_Baldura|title=Wrota Baldura - Dubbingpedia|date=2023-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Baldur%E2%80%99s_Gate:_Opowie%C5%9Bci_z_Wybrze%C5%BCa_Mieczy|title=Baldur's Gate: Opowieści z Wybrzeża Mieczy - Dubbingpedia|date=2023-07-18}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Official localization by «[[Company:Akella|Akella]]» – local retail and GOG.com version. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = [https://arcanecoast.ru/files/baldur-s-gate-1/translations ArcaneCoast.ru]:<br>1) Fan translation by '''prozh'''<br> 2) Fan translation by '''Refiler''' | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = An [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p3EWscO7jPeOqatuwxi80UhwG_91E623/view?usp=drive_link Improved translation] by ''Clan DLAN'' is available. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Co-op | |lan play modes = Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===Stuck keys during character creation=== | ===Stuck keys during character creation=== | ||
{{ii}} Try hitting the stuck key again or using {{key|Alt|Tab}} to switch away from the game. | {{ii}} Try hitting the stuck key again or using {{key|Alt|Tab}} to switch away from the game. | ||
| + | ===Crash after intro videos=== | ||
| + | The game will crash if the paths in {{file|baldur.ini}} are too long. Try to install the game on a lower level of the directory tree if you have this problem. | ||
| − | ==Windows | + | ==="Not enough free disk space" error followed by shut down on large capacity partitions=== |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install Windows compatibility fix|fix= | |
| − | + | # Download custom compatibility fix from [https://mega.nz/file/ahkWjbxR#rEKQssrG_0XgL8djCrZEUieScflxmBvUzWSGfSEycy8 here]. | |
| + | # Either use command line to install the compatibility file or run the batch file as an administrator to do it automatically. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | ===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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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |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 | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===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== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:36, 6 April 2024
For the Enhanced Edition released in 2012, see Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition.
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
Video settings.
| 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
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Set in config.exe. |
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| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
Audio settings.
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 6 | Co-op |
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| Online play | 6 | Co-op The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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%\VirtualStoreon 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