Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

Released Jan 2013

The classic returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition restores the full original adventure and Tales of the Sword Coast, now polished with quality‑of‑life upgrades for a smoother timeless Dungeons & Dragons journey.

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Evaluation

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition has been available since January 2013 and has received continuous developer support across more than a decade. The game shipped with the original campaign and Tales of the Sword Coast expansion included, and has since received a substantial paid expansion (Siege of Dragonspear, March 2016), a major free overhaul patch (2.6, April 2021), and a free portrait DLC pack (Reflections of Myth & Valor, April 2025). Beamdog is actively working on a 2.7 patch for the Infinity Engine games (covering BG:EE, Siege of Dragonspear, BG2:EE, and Icewind Dale:EE). They entered public beta in February 2026, released three beta updates through June 3, 2026, and the most recent beta post describes it as a "release candidate" with a full release planned for late June 2026. As of today (June 23, 2026), that release has not yet shipped but is imminent. In their February 2026 development update, Beamdog clearly described their ongoing philosophy: they intend to keep these classics running smoothly on modern platforms, plan to integrate community translations more easily going forward, and mentioned future intentions for Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition as well. This confirms the studio remains actively engaged with the product. All five DLC listings are released. The 2.7 patch is not itself listed as a DLC, but it represents concrete, ongoing development work that the developer has publicly committed to completing. No content has been announced as definitively "final," and the developer's most recent communications make clear they intend to continue supporting the game.

Evidence

2.7.3.0 beta described as a release candidate; full 2.7 release planned for late June 2026, covering BG:EE, SoD, BG2:EE, and IWD:EE.

news post · Jun 3, 2026 source development ongoing

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Beamdog announced the 2.7 beta and outlined their ongoing maintenance philosophy: keeping the Infinity Engine games running on modern platforms, integrating community translations, and eventually updating PST:EE. Explicitly describes continued support nearly 15 years after BG:EE's launch.

news post · Feb 24, 2026 source development ongoing

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Content

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Released

Baldur's Gate: Reflections Of Myth & Valor

Apr 2025

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Baldur's Gate: Faces of Good and Evil

Aug 2017

Media

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Developer

Beamdog

Publisher

Beamdog

Achievements

129

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

CRPG Fantasy Story Rich Isometric Character Customization RPG Atmospheric Party-Based RPG Real-Time with Pause Adventure Magic Old School Action-Adventure Remake Strategy

About this game

Gather Your Party

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition brings you back to the golden age of 90s cRPGs, steeped in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Customize your hero, gather a band of memorable companions, and roam the Sword Coast in search of adventure, fortune, and long‑buried truths.

75+ Hours of Adventure

Enjoy over 75 hours of classic Baldur’s Gate gameplay, including the full original campaign, the beloved Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and a new arena mode for those who crave a challenge.

Classic Campaign: The original Baldur’s Gate adventure, faithfully preserved
Expansion: Tales of the Sword Coast, the iconic 90s add‑on
Classic‑Style Challenges: The Black Pits, a new arena of tactical battles
Refined Difficulty Options: Story Mode for relaxed exploration; Legacy of Bhaal for veterans seeking a brutal, old‑school test
Optional DLC: Siege of Dragonspear continues the saga with a new chapter for those who want more

Epic Characters

The Enhanced Edition preserves the depth and charm of a true 90s RPG, offering a rich spread of character options and companions, both iconic and newly introduced, while keeping the focus on story, choice, and timeless role‑playing.

Classic Class Variety: 11 core classes and dozens of subclasses
Legendary Companions: Recruit fan‑favorites like Minsc (and his brave hamster Boo!) and Jaheira—perfect for players who want to discover the roots of their stories after meeting them in Baldur’s Gate 3
New Heroes to Discover: Neera the Wild Mage, Dorn Il‑Khan the Blackguard, and Rasaad yn Bashir the Monk join the adventure
Hero Customization: New voice sets let you shape your character with even more personality
Story‑Driven Play: Your choices matter, shaping your journey across the Sword Coast in true classic fashion

Classic Gameplay

2D Isometric Graphics: The classic perspective that defined an era
Real‑Time‑with‑Pause Combat: Strategic battles in the style longtime fans remember
2nd Edition AD&D Rules: Faithfully adapted for that authentic tabletop‑inspired experience

Enhanced for Modern Platforms

The 1998 classic returns with thoughtful refinements that make it smoother to play today while keeping its soul untouched.

Thousands of Improvements: Fixes and enhancements to the original game
Modern Display Support: Native widescreen and high‑resolution options
A Classic Reborn: Optimized for modern Windows, macOS, and Linux adventurers

Story-Rich Gaming Experience

Your journey begins as all great cRPG tales once did: quietly, within the walls of home, before fate tears everything open.

Forced from the safety of Candlekeep under mysterious circumstances, you’re thrust into a conflict that threatens to ignite the Sword Coast. Your world has always been limited to the fortress library’s ancient halls, where your foster father, Gorion, worked tirelessly to shield you from dangers you never understood.

All of that is about to change, setting you on the path that made Baldur’s Gate a legend.