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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/porter|Graphsim Entertainment|Mac OS}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Black Isle Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Black Isle Studios}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Japan}} | ||
|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}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658886 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207666353 | ||
+ | |igdb = baldur-s-gate | ||
|strategywiki = Baldur's Gate | |strategywiki = Baldur's Gate | ||
+ | |mobygames = baldurs-gate | ||
|wikipedia = Baldur's Gate | |wikipedia = Baldur's Gate | ||
|winehq = 157 | |winehq = 157 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Baldur's Gate}} | {{Series|Baldur's Gate}} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''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>[https://www.gog.com/news/definitive_edition_bundle_baldurs_gate_i_ii_icewind_dale Update: 60% / 85% off Enhanced Editions: Baldur's Gate I & II, Icewind Dale Original & Enhanced to become the Definitive Edition Bundle - GOG.com]</ref> Includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | baldurs_gate_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/definitive_edition_bundle_baldurs_gate_i_ii_icewind_dale Update: 60% / 85% off Enhanced Editions: Baldur's Gate I & II, Icewind Dale Original & Enhanced to become the Definitive Edition Bundle - GOG.com]</ref> Includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===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 store = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |origin = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay 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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|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 <code>config.exe</code>. | |key remap notes = Set in <code>config.exe</code>. | ||
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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. | ||
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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 = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{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 | + | }} |
+ | {{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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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. | ||
− | == | + | ==="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 | |
− | + | # Either use command line to install the compatibility file or run the BATCH file as an administrator to do it automatically. | |
− | https:// | + | }} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 04:24, 22 May 2021
For the Enhanced Edition released in 2012, see Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
BioWare | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Graphsim Entertainment |
Publishers | |
Black Isle Studios | |
Interplay Entertainment | |
OS X | MacPlay |
Japan | Sega |
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 |
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 |
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default; increasing affects game speed.
General information
- Unofficial Wiki
- Sorcerer's Place - Fansite dedicated to roleplaying and Dungeons & Dragons games
- Spellhold Studios - A modding community for the Infinity Engine, Neverwinter Nights and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- GameBanshee - Walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and its expansion, Tales of the Sword Coast
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Released on 5 CDs or 1 DVD. | |||
GOG.com | Bundled with Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition.[1] Includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. |
Version differences
- The GOG.com version includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion as well as improved compatibility with modern versions of Windows.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Tales of the Sword Coast |
Essential improvements
Baldur's Gate 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.
Bugfixes and text update
Baldurdash bugfixes and text update fixes bugs, adds tweaks. Refer to that page for further details.
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
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use G3: Widescreen Mod. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use G3: Widescreen Mod. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default. Frame rate can be customized in the game's .ini file up to 60 FPS; however, frame rate is tied directly to the game's clock and changing it will change the game speed. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Set in config.exe . |
|
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Ambient, Sound Effects, Voice, Music and Movie. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1 |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Official localization by «Akella» – local retail and GOG.com version. | |||
Russian | ArcaneCoast.ru: 1) Fan translation by prozh 2) Fan translation by Refiler |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | Co-op |
||
Online play | 6 | Co-op |
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 |
---|
|
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5.0 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | 233 MHz G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).