Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Developer: Beamdog
Released: Nov 15, 2013
Steam reviews: 92% of players recommend it, from 10,976 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: AdventureRPG

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Features

Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
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Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

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Languages

English · full audio
German
Spanish - Spain
Italian
Korean
Polish
Simplified Chinese
Russian
French
Czech
Portuguese - Brazil
Ukrainian

Steam lists 12 languages, 1 with full audio.

Age rating & content

ESRB T · Animated Blood Mild Language Use of Alcohol and TobaccoThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
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About this game

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The Classic Adventure Continues

Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition brings one of the most celebrated RPGs of all time back for modern adventurers, preserving the depth, atmosphere, and storytelling that defined the golden age of cRPGs.

Continue the journey you began in Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, carrying your hero forward into a darker, more ambitious chapter—or forge a new protagonist to shape your own path through the Forgotten Realms.

Campaign Content

The Enhanced Edition includes the full original experience—Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal—along with a refined arena mode for players who enjoy tactical challenges.

Classic Campaign: The original Shadows of Amn adventure, faithfully restored
Expansion:Throne of Bhaal, the epic conclusion to the Bhaalspawn saga
Arena Challenges:The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay, a gauntlet of strategic battles
Refined Difficulty Options: Story Mode for relaxed exploration and narrative focus; Legacy of Bhaal for veterans seeking a punishing, old‑school test of skill

Epic Characters

Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition carries forward the rich character depth of the classic cRPG era, offering a wide range of classes and a cast of unforgettable companions whose stories reach their defining moments in this chapter of the saga.

Classic Class Variety: 11 playable classes and dozens of subclasses, capturing the breadth of old‑school AD&D character building
Legendary Companions: Journey alongside icons like Minsc (and Boo!) and Jaheira—perfect for players who met them in Baldur’s Gate 3 and want to experience these heroes at the height of their original adventures
New Allies to Discover: Neera the Wild Mage, Dorn Il‑Khan the Blackguard, Rasaad yn Bashir the Monk, Hexxat the Thief, and even Wilson the Bear join the roster
Hero Customization: New voice sets let you shape your protagonist with even more personality
Continue Your Saga: Import your character from Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition to carry your story forward, or begin anew with a fresh hero

Classic Gameplay

2D Isometric Graphics: The classic perspective that shaped a generation of RPGs
Real‑Time‑with‑Pause Combat: Tactical battles with the familiar rhythm longtime fans remember
2nd Edition AD&D Rules: Faithfully adapted for an authentic tabletop‑inspired experience

Enhanced for Modern Platforms

The classic returns with thoughtful refinements that make it smoother to play today while keeping its soul untouched.

Thousands of Improvements: Bug fixes and enhancements that polish the original experience
Modern Display Support: Native widescreen and high‑resolution options
Cross‑Play Multiplayer: Adventure together across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS

A Story-Rich RPG

Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright.

As you escape and step back into the wider world, the question at the heart of the Bhaalspawn saga becomes impossible to ignore. Can you resist the evil in your blood and forsake the dark destiny that awaits you? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature within and ascend to godhood as the new Lord of Murder?