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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. | 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. | ||
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+ | == Mods == | ||
+ | === Unfinished Business === | ||
+ | Restores unfinished and cut content. Download [https://www.pocketplane.net/unfinished-business here], full readme [https://pocket-plane-group.github.io/readmes/readme-ub.html here]. To install, unpack the full content to the game's folder (where the Baldur.exe is) and run the mod's .exe there. | ||
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+ | === 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, [https://www.gibberlings3.net/mods/fixes/eefp here]. | ||
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+ | ===Tweaks Anthology=== | ||
+ | Modular tool that allows making dozens of big and small changes to the game's balancing, presentation etc. Can be downloaded [https://www.gibberlings3.net/mods/tweaks/tweaks here]. Documentation [https://gibberlings3.github.io/Documentation/readmes/readme-cdtweaks.html here]. | ||
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+ | ===Hidden gameplay options=== | ||
+ | Enables new settings in the game options, for example showing the area of effect before casting a spell, showing more detailed combat informations, etc. Full list of options [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions here], the file can be downloaded [https://github.com/Argent77/A7-HiddenGameplayOptions/releases/tag/v4.4 here]. To install, unpack the full content to the game's folder (where the ''Baldur.exe'' is) and run ''setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe'' there. | ||
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+ | ===jmerry's Tweak Collection=== | ||
+ | Additional tweaks and fixes. Available [https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/83360/mod-jmerrys-tweak-collection here]. | ||
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+ | ===EEex=== | ||
+ | Download [https://github.com/Bubb13/EEex/releases here]. 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. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 01:51, 19 November 2023
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 |
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
- 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 | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
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. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[2] | |||
(unavailable) |
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 |
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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 |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
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 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 |
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. |
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. Download here, full readme here. To install, unpack the full content to the game's folder (where the Baldur.exe is) and run the mod's .exe 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, here.
Tweaks Anthology
Modular tool that allows making dozens of big and small changes to the game's balancing, presentation etc. Can be downloaded here. Documentation here.
Hidden gameplay options
Enables new settings in the game options, for example showing the area of effect before casting a spell, showing more detailed combat informations, etc. Full list of options here, the file can be downloaded here. To install, unpack the full content to the game's folder (where the Baldur.exe is) and run setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe there.
jmerry's Tweak Collection
Additional tweaks and fixes. Available here.
EEex
Download here. 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.
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