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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Return to a timeless RPG masterpiece. Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition brings the classic 2000 adventure back to life with thoughtful modern refinements, letting you gather your party and dive once more into a rich, choice‑driven fantasy epic.

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperBeamdog
PublisherBeamdog
Release DateNov 15, 2013
$19.99
Peak Players2.6K
Metacritic78
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is widely considered one of the greatest CRPGs ever made, offering a massive, story-driven experience with hundreds of hours of gameplay. While the core game remains a timeless masterpiece, the 'Enhanced Edition' updates have polarized fans due to controversial UI changes and technical bugs introduced in later patches.

Pros

  • Regarded as one of the best role-playing games of all time with immense depth and replayability.100%
  • Includes the comprehensive Throne of Bhaal expansion and additional modern content.90%
  • Exceptional longevity with many players logging hundreds or even thousands of hours over decades.90%
  • Features cooperative multiplayer support for the entire campaign.70%
  • Timeless storytelling and mechanical depth that still stands up to modern standards.100%

Cons

  • The 2.0 update introduced a controversial UI that many long-time fans find inferior to the original.80%
  • Technical issues including crashes to desktop (CTDs) and various glitches in the Enhanced Edition.70%
  • Certain patches reportedly broke or removed specific character classes and features.50%
  • Perception that some developer changes lack the polish and care of the original game's design.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Experienced players often recommend rolling the game back to version 1.3 to avoid issues with newer updates.
  • The game is frequently cited as a mandatory experience for those who enjoyed Baldur's Gate 3.
Confidence: 61%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 25, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
617
Peak · last 90 days
725
All-time peak
2.6K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$5.99since Aug 14, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
100%
Last 30 days
96%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews11.0K
Positive: 10.2K (92%)Negative: 850 (8%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

182h

Avg Playtime at Review

91%

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