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[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>[http://www.shsforums.net/topic/55573-mod-bgee-classic-movies [MOD] BG:EE Classic Movies - shsforums.net]</ref> | [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>[http://www.shsforums.net/topic/55573-mod-bgee-classic-movies [MOD] BG:EE Classic Movies - shsforums.net]</ref> | ||
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Enables new settings in the game options, for example show the area of effect before casting a spell, show more detailed combat infos, etc. Full list of options [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions here], file can be downloaded [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions/releases/tag/v4.1 here]. To install, unpack the full content to the game folder (where the ''Baldur.exe'' is) and run ''setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe'' there. | Enables new settings in the game options, for example show the area of effect before casting a spell, show more detailed combat infos, etc. Full list of options [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions here], file can be downloaded [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions/releases/tag/v4.1 here]. To install, unpack the full content to the game folder (where the ''Baldur.exe'' is) and run ''setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe'' there. | ||
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+ | ===[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== |
Revision as of 14:42, 20 May 2023
Developers | |
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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, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Baldur's Gate |
Baldur's Gate | |
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Subseries of Dungeons & Dragons | |
Baldur's Gate | 1998 |
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn | 2000 |
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition | 2012 |
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition | 2013 |
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance | 2021 |
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II | 2022 |
Baldur's Gate 3 | 2023 |
Key points
- Numerous improvements over the original game, including performance optimisation and support for high resolutions.[1]
- Includes several bug fixes and an overhauled game engine.
- Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows, OS X and iPad).
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 |
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Retail | ||||
Publisher website | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | The default Windows version is 64-bit; a separate set of 32-bit installers is also available. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[2] | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
(unavailable) |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Siege of Dragonspear | ||
Faces of Good and Evil | Cosmetic. Includes 3 male and 3 female portraits. |
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 |
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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 |
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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/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | "Enable Cloud Saves" in gameplay settings menu. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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 experiencing screen flicker or menu flicker, turn on Vsync in Nvidia CPanel for the game-exe or if running an ATI card, turn it on in the Catalyst Control Center. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game is capped at 30 FPS; increasing in Baldur.ini makes the game run too fast.[4] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
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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.[5] | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
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 button.
Show area of effect for spells
Edit baldur.lua |
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Alternatively, use the Hidden gameplay options mod |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
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 | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | GOG version is only subtitled, Enhanced Edition content has English dub. Improved translation available | |||
German | Enhanced Edition content has English dub. | |||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | Enhanced Edition content has English dub. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Official in-game localization. Enhanced Edition content has English dub. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by prozh | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian | Enhanced Edition content has English dub. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 6 | Co-op |
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Online play | 6 | Co-op |
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Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | Can be enabled with Alternate Renderer under Graphics options. |
OpenGL | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | 64-bit support added and 32-bit support unavailable as of patch 2.6.[6] Version 2.5 is kept in a Steam beta branch and a GOG.com bonus installer. | ||
macOS (OS X) | Despite MacUpdater claiming ARM support,[7] 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] |
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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 into your game installation folder. |
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 to the game folder and run setup-DlcMerger.exe (which should now be in the same folder as the Baldur.exe) there, preferably as 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 show the area of effect before casting a spell, show more detailed combat infos, etc. Full list of options here, file can be downloaded here. To install, unpack the full content to the game 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 | ||
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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) | ||
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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 | ||
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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
- ↑ List of features that Overhaul has added over the original Baldur's Gate - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
- ↑ [MOD] BG:EE Classic Movies - shsforums.net
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Touch-friendly games - last accessed on 15 September 2022
- ↑ Steam Community Announcements - Patch 2.6 Launches Today! - last accessed on 2021-04-20
- ↑ Mac App 'Baldur's Gate' v2.6.6 Download - last accessed on 28 March 2022