New Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition Screenshots

Oct 16, 2013

Preceding its release on November 15th, Beamdog and Overhaul Games announced today new screenshots, concept art, wallpapers and music samples for Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition have been released on www.BaldursGateII.com/media.html.

The original Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn, launched in September 2000, quickly becoming the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying video game of its time. On November 15th, 2013, gamers new and old can experience the epic continuation and conclusion of the Bhaalspawn Saga, with full HD resolution support and area art remastered from the original renders.

Set in Wizards of the Coast’s iconic Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe, Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition includes the adventure modules Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal. In addition to improved graphics and gameplay, the Enhanced Edition bundles four new allies for your adventuring party, each with their own unique quests. Also bundled in the Enhanced Edition is The Black Pits 2: Gladiators of Thay, an arena challenge that puts players’ tactical skills to the ultimate test.

View the rest of the screenshots in our Flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98279592@N05/sets/72157636621297135/

Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition scores Sam Hulick to score the game

May 11, 2012

Overhaul Games is pleased to announce that Sam Hulick will be composing music for Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™.

Hulick is best known for scoring BioWare’s epic roleplaying games Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and most recently, Mass Effect 3. His original compositions for Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™ will be featured alongside new gameplay content, complementing the games’ acclaimed original soundtracks.

“The music of Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II was a huge inspiration for me as a composer who was just venturing forth into the world of writing music for games. So to be able to travel back in time, so to speak, and score original material for the Baldur’s Gate saga is a dream come true for me.”, said Sam.

You can follow Sam Hulick on twitter @samhulick. For all information regarding Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™, visit www.baldursgate.com

Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition coming for Mac OS X too

Mar 30, 2012

MORE OF THE GREATEST ROLE-PLAYING GAME OF ALL TIME FOR YOUR MAC

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™ runs on an upgraded and improved version of the Infinity Engine. It includes the entire Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack, and never before seen content including a new adventure and a new party member.

The Enhanced Edition will include a variety of Mac OS X specific features, including widescreen and iCloud support.

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition announced for iPad

Mar 23, 2012

Overhaul Games is pleased to announce Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™ for iPad.

 

Since its initial release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has entertained millions of fans around the globe, and has received countless awards. This classic saga of mystery, intrigue, and adventure has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons™ computer role-playing games ever since.

THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD, BETTER THAN YOU IMAGINED

Running on an upgraded and improved version of the Infinity Engine,Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™ will include the entire Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack, and never before seen content including a new adventure and new party member.

 

YOUR ULTIMATE DESTINY, NOW IN YOUR GRASP

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™ will be available on the Apple App Store in summer 2012. For all information visit www.baldursgate.com.

Countdown Clock Reveals Announcement for Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition

Mar 15, 2012

So looming for the past week has been a countdown clock on BaldursGate.com. What for, though? Today at 12pm Pacific, that ended and what was revealed was not Baldur’s Gate III.

Atari, Wizards of the Coast, and Overhaul Games are pleased to announce work has begun on the Enhanced Edition of Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II.

Since its initial release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has entertained millions of fans around the globe, and has received countless awards. This classic saga of mystery, intrigue, and adventure has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons® computer roleplaying games ever since.

RE-FORGED BY OVERHAUL GAMES

Overhaul Games has assembled a talented team of artists, programmers and designers to enhance this timeless classic. To remain true to the spirit of the game, the team includes original Baldur’s Gate developers.

RELIVE THE MOST EPIC STORY EVER TOLD

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™ and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition™ will feature a re-forged version of the Infinity Engine with a variety of modern improvements.

THE GREATEST ROLEPLAYING GAME OF ALL TIME, ENHANCED

More can be found at: http://www.baldursgate.com/news/2012/03/15/announcing-baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition/