Baldur's Gate II
News, coverage and analysis tracking Baldur's Gate II across the outlets.
David Gaider will never play Dragon Age: The Veilguard because he'd be 'wincing' the whole time: 'EA really did a number on them in terms of setting them up to fail'Former BioWare lead writer David Gaider expressed that he would never play Dragon Age: The Veilguard, feeling that publisher Electronic Arts set the studio up for failure. Gaider, who considers the Dragon Age series his 'baby,' cited behind-the-scenes issues and EA's business practices as reasons for the game's struggles. He also touched upon his own studio's challenges with its game Stray Gods launching near Baldur's Gate 3.
"We miss when genre wasn't a thing," say The Blood of Dawnwalker devs making their dream RPG: "We…Developers at Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by veterans of CD Projekt Red, discuss their upcoming RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and environment artist Adam Payet share their personal journeys into game development and their vision for the genre, emphasizing the importance of deep lore and player immersion. They aim to carve out their own identity within the RPG space, moving beyond strict genre labels.
Dragon Age setting creator David Gaider is pitching a heist RPG that's 'make or break' for his studioDragon Age creator David Gaider is pitching a new heist RPG, but faces industry-wide funding challenges for new IPs. He discusses the difficulties smaller studios face in securing publisher investment in the current market. Gaider also reflects on his time at BioWare, criticizing the shift away from player-impacting choices in recent Dragon Age titles.
Baldur's Gate 2-veteran tackade nej till att göra Baldur's Gate 4James Ohlen, a veteran designer of Baldur's Gate 2, declined an offer from Hasbro to lead the development of Baldur's Gate 4. Ohlen cited concerns about failing to meet the high standards set by Baldur's Gate 3 and the significant time investment required for engine development. Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, also chose to pursue their own original projects instead of a direct sequel.- QuoteworthyThe co-lead designer of Baldur's Gate 2 was reportedly asked to develop Baldur's Gate 4, but declined the offer. They stated that competing against Larian Studios' highly successful Baldur's Gate 3 would be an insurmountable challenge.
Baldur's Gate 2's co-lead designer was asked to make Baldur's Gate 4 after Larian declined: 'Having to compete against Baldur's Gate 3? That would be insanity'Following the success of Baldur's Gate 3, Hasbro sought a sequel, but Larian Studios declined to develop Baldur's Gate 4, despite having a partially playable build. Co-lead designer of Baldur's Gate 2, James Ohlen, was also approached but refused, citing the difficulty of competing with Larian's acclaimed title and the significant effort required to build a new engine. A remaster of Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly in development, with former BG2 lead designer Kevin Martens involved.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past proves that older games are just as relevant as new onesThe upcoming 2027 expansion for The Witcher 3, 'Songs of the Past,' highlights a growing trend of developers revisiting older games with new content. This phenomenon is driven by a plateau in technological advancement, making older titles still feel relevant, and a rising sentimentality within the industry, with studios paying homage to classics that inspired them.
The best D&D videogame you've never played is one guy's outsider art, personal Baldur's Gate sagaThe Neverwinter Nights mod campaign, Swordflight, is highlighted as a masterfully designed, challenging RPG experience created by a single developer over many years. This fan-made module for BioWare's classic game offers a deep Dungeons & Dragons 3E adaptation, emphasizing strategic planning and resource management, and is praised for its reactive storytelling and unique moral system.
BioWare's co-founder fought to make Baldur's Gate 3 for over a decade, then Larian did it instead: 'I…BioWare co-founder Trent Oster discusses the long and difficult journey to get Baldur's Gate 3 made, with multiple studios like Black Isle, Obsidian, and Beamdog attempting and failing to secure funding over two decades. Beamdog, led by Oster, pitched a version to Wizards of the Coast but ultimately could not secure the necessary $20 million budget, leading them to pursue other projects. Oster reflects on Larian Studios' success with Baldur's Gate 3, acknowledging their greater capital and ability to execute their vision at a high scale.
You can download Planescape: Torment's unofficial DLC mod right nowThe fan-made expansion 'Blizzard in Baator' for Planescape: Torment is now available, adding new story content, characters, and locations. Act one of the mod, which is described as significantly larger than the Siege of Dragonspear expansion, can be downloaded from Github. The content is balanced for a level 16 Nameless One.
"Nobody's making games for the retired people" – The growing yet underserved market for grey gamersThe video game industry is largely overlooking the growing market of older players, often referred to as 'grey gamers.' Despite an aging global population and increasing numbers of individuals over 40, 50, and 60 playing games, developers are slow to cater to this demographic, who possess disposable income and long-term gaming literacy. Experts suggest a shift in industry mindset is needed to capture this substantial and expanding market, which is currently underserved by game design and marketing efforts.
The Baldur's Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fightsThis opinion piece argues that upcoming remakes of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2 should adopt the turn-based combat system popularized by Baldur's Gate 3, rather than retaining the original real-time-with-pause mechanics. The author believes turn-based combat offers a superior, more strategic, and authentically Dungeons & Dragons experience.- Rykte: En Baldur's Gate 2-remake är på gångA rumor suggests that Wizards of the Coast is working on a remake of Baldur's Gate 2, with BioWare veteran Kevin Martens reportedly involved. This follows the success of Baldur's Gate 3, and speculation also points to a potential remake of the first game being developed concurrently.
Summer Game Fest 2026 and State of Play - every PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo rumourThis article compiles numerous rumors and predictions for upcoming announcements at Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and other gaming showcases. It covers potential reveals for games across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch platforms, including new titles, sequels, remakes, and DLC from major publishers like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom.- Rumor MillA rumor suggests that a remake of Baldur's Gate 2 is in development, with the original co-lead designer reportedly returning for the project. PC Gamer reported on the speculation surrounding the potential remake.
A Baldur’s Gate 2 Remake Is In The Works, ApparentlyReports suggest that Baldur's Gate 2, and likely Baldur's Gate 1, are being remade under the direction of former BioWare designer Kevin Martens. This project aims to significantly enhance the games beyond previous remasters, with potential for major changes and a possible integration with the engine used for Baldur's Gate 3.
Game Con Canada Is Just Over Two Weeks Away & We're Holding A Contest For Tickets!Game Con Canada 2026, Western Canada's largest gaming convention, is scheduled for June 19-21 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. The event will feature contests for tickets, including a chance to win VIP experiences, alongside tournaments for Valorant and Street Fighter 6, special guests, cosplay competitions, and guided TTRPG adventures. The New North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) will precede the convention.
"They let me!": Baldur's Gate 3 writer couldn't believe the nonsense Larian allowed in flavor textBaldur's Gate 3 writer Jack Fields shared amusing anecdotes about the creative freedom Larian Studios allowed in the game's flavor text, highlighting humorous item descriptions and notes. The article praises the game's writing, with Fields expressing disbelief at the 'nonsense' he was permitted to include, such as the description for the Horns of the Berserker.
Baldur's Gate 2 remake is reportedly in the works at Wizards of the CoastWizards of the Coast is reportedly working on a remake of Baldur's Gate 2, with a potential remaster of the original also in development. Kevin Martens, who worked on the original Baldur's Gate 2, has returned to Wizards of the Coast and is involved in the project. This news follows the immense success of Baldur's Gate 3 and aims to capitalize on the franchise's renewed popularity.
Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first gameA remake of Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, with original co-lead designer Kevin Martens involved. The project may also include a remake of the first Baldur's Gate game, potentially before Baldur's Gate 4 is released. These remakes are expected to be more substantial than the previously released enhanced editions.