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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Beamdog}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Beamdog}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Former}}
 
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Infinity}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Infinity}}
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|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|icewind-dale-enhanced-edition|80}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|icewind-dale-enhanced-edition|80}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|icewind-dale-enhanced-edition|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|icewind-dale-enhanced-edition|}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Icewind Dale}}
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{{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, Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series           | Icewind Dale}}
 
|steam appid  = 321800
 
|steam appid  = 321800
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1207666683
 
|gogcom id    = 1207666683
 
|gogcom id side = 1501505794
 
|gogcom id side = 1501505794
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|official site= https://www.icewinddale.com/
+
|official site= https://www.beamdog.com/games/icewind-dale-enhanced/
 
|hltb        = 21060
 
|hltb        = 21060
 +
|lutris      = icewind-dale-enhanced-edition
 +
|mobygames    = 70285
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
−
|mobygames    = icewind-dale-enhanced-edition
 
 
|wikipedia    = Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
 
|wikipedia    = Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{++}} Numerous improvements over the [[Icewind Dale|original game]], including performance optimisation and support for high resolutions.
+
|introduction      = '''''Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition''''' is an enhanced release of the 2000 [[Glossary:Fantasy|fantasy]] [[Glossary:RPG|role-playing game]] ''[[Icewind Dale]]'' and its expansion packs ''Heart of Winter'' and ''Trials of the Luremaster''. The changes include a high-resolution support up to and including [[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]], cross-platform multiplayer, 6 formerly cut quests, new items, playable half-orc race, class and kit combinations ported from ''[[Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition]]'', a "story mode" difficulty level, toggleable quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
−
{{++}} Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows, OS X and iPad).
+
 
−
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS; increasing in {{file|Baldur.ini}} makes the game run too fast.
+
|release history  =
−
{{--}} Known issue with some Creative sound cards and OpenAL; resulting in sound loss.
+
 
 +
|current state    = There is a known issue with some Creative sound cards and OpenAL resulting in sound loss.{{cn|September 2023}}
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/sections/14961943070605-Infinity-Engine-Games-Help-Section Official support knowledgebase]
 
{{GOG.com links|1207666683|icewind_dale_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207666683|icewind_dale_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/321800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/321800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.beamdog.com/products/icewind-dale-enhanced-edition | DRM-free |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.beamdog.com/products/icewind-dale-enhanced-edition | DRM-free |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | icewind_dale_enhanced_edition | DRM-free |  | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | icewind-dale-enhanced-edition | unknown | | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | icewind-dale-enhanced-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | icewind_dale_enhanced_edition | DRM-free | The default Windows version is 64-bit; a separate set of 32-bit installers is also available. Includes redeemable key for the [[Icewind Dale|original version]]. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | icewind-dale-enhanced-edition | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id909475396 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id909475396 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 321800 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 321800 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5662-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-12}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-12}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Go to <code>{{P|game}}\movies\</code>.
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# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\movies|folder}}.
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# Delete or rename <code>logo.wbm</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|logo.wbm}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
===Configuration file(s) location===
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===Configuration file location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition\Baldur.ini}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition\Baldur.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition\Baldur.lua}}
−
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Documents/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.ini}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.ini}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition\save\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition\save\}}
−
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Documents/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/save/}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/save/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/save/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/save/}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Four quicksaves ({{key|Q}}), unlimited manual saves.
  
 
===[[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
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       = false
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         = "Enable Cloud Saves" in gameplay settings menu.
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or equivalent software.
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|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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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} Additional formations are available by selecting a group and right-clicking on a formation button.
 +
 +
===Show area of effect for spells===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit baldur.lua|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Configuration file location|configuration file location]] and edit baldur.lua
 +
# Search for the option ''Show AOE'' and switch it from 0 to 1. If you don't have that line, add the line
 +
<code>SetPrivateProfileString('Game Options','Show AOE','1')</code>
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Alternatively, use the [[#Hidden gameplay options|Hidden gameplay options]] mod
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|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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|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = true
 
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
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|interface = true
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = true
 
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = hackable
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
−
|windows exe notes      =  
+
|windows arm app        = false
−
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
+
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit support added and 32-bit support unavailable as of patch 2.6.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/321800/view/5804552870192270807|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 a GOG.com bonus installer.
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Additional downloads==
 +
===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].
 +
 +
===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 [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 ''Icewind.exe'' is) and run ''setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe'' there.
 +
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 17:04, 19 April 2024

This page is for the enhanced edition from 2014. For the original from 2000, see Icewind Dale.

Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition cover
Developers
Overhaul Games
Publishers
Beamdog
Engines
Infinity
Release dates
Windows October 30, 2014
macOS (OS X) October 30, 2014
Linux October 30, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Icewind Dale
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Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition on HowLongToBeat
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition on IGDB
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Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition on MobyGames
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition on Wikipedia
Icewind Dale
Subseries of Dungeons & Dragons
Icewind Dale 2000
Icewind Dale II 2002
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition 2014

Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is an enhanced release of the 2000 fantasy role-playing game Icewind Dale and its expansion packs Heart of Winter and Trials of the Luremaster. The changes include a high-resolution support up to and including 4K Ultra HD, cross-platform multiplayer, 6 formerly cut quests, new items, playable half-orc race, class and kit combinations ported from Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, a "story mode" difficulty level, toggleable quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.

There is a known issue with some Creative sound cards and OpenAL resulting in sound loss.[citation needed]

General information

Official support knowledgebase
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Publisher website
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epic Games Store
DRM details are not known
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 The default Windows version is 64-bit; a separate set of 32-bit installers is also available. Includes redeemable key for the original version.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename movie files[1]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\movies.
  2. Delete or rename logo.wbm.

Game data

Configuration file location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition\Baldur.ini
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition\Baldur.lua
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Documents/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.ini
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/Baldur.ini
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition\save\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Documents/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/save/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition/save/
Four quicksaves (Q), unlimited manual saves.

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
"Enable Cloud Saves" in gameplay settings menu.

Video

Graphics Settings
Graphics Settings

Graphics feature State Notes
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)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types
Additional formations are available by selecting a group and right-clicking on a formation button.

Show area of effect for spells

Edit baldur.lua
  1. Go to the configuration file location and edit baldur.lua
  2. Search for the option Show AOE and switch it from 0 to 1. If you don't have that line, add the line

SetPrivateProfileString('Game Options','Show AOE','1')

Alternatively, use the Hidden gameplay options mod

Audio

Audio Settings
Audio Settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Ambient, Sound Effects, Voice, Music, Movie
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language selection.
Language selection.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Czech
French
German
Italian
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Official in-game localization.
Russian
Fan translation by «ArcaneCoast»
Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
Asynchronous multiplayer

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 2.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
64-bit support added and 32-bit support unavailable as of patch 2.6.[2] Version 2.5 is kept in a Steam beta branch and a GOG.com bonus installer.
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Additional downloads

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 Icewind.exe is) and run setup-HiddenGameplayOptions.exe there.


System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Windows Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8 or later
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12+
Processor (CPU) Dual Core Processor
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL 2.0 compatible


References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-04-12
  2. ↑ Steam Community Announcements - Patch 2.6 Launches Today! - last accessed on 2021-04-20