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People are reporting that Wizards of the Coast may be working on a Baldur's Gate 2 remake, potentially with the original Baldur's Gate getting the same treatment. Separately, mods and commentary are driving discussion around updated companions/quest autonomy in Baldur's Gate 3, and calls are emerging for more radical combat-system changes in any remakes.

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Key Takeaway The biggest current thread is that a Baldur's Gate 2 remake may be in development at Wizards of the Coast, with further remake plans and combat approaches already being debated.
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The biggest current thread is that a Baldur's Gate 2 remake may be in development at Wizards of the Coast, with further remake plans and combat approaches already being debated.

People are reporting that Wizards of the Coast may be working on a Baldur's Gate 2 remake, potentially with the original Baldur's Gate getting the same treatment. Separately, mods and commentary are driving discussion around updated companions/quest autonomy in Baldur's Gate 3, and calls are emerging for more radical combat-system changes in any remakes.

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Top 4 signals · The biggest current thread is that a Baldur's Gate 2 remake
Eurogamer · 1d ago
Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, with the first game "likely" getting the same treatment too
PC Gamer · 8h ago
The Baldur's Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fights
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1d ago
Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game
r/pcgaming · 1d ago
A Baldur's Gate 2 remake is apparently in development, with the original co-lead designer returning

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Other Baldur's Gate activity — not part of the “The biggest current thread is that a Baldur's Gate 2 remake” story
Rock Paper Shotgun · 12d ago
Baldur's Gate 3's Wyll gets "the autonomy he deserves" in deciding whether to break his pact with Mizora, thanks to a chunky companion quest overhaul mod
VG247 · 172d ago
The highly-anticipated follow-up to Baldur's Gate 3 is more Divinity, but it's not technically Original Sin 3

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project Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development
company Wizards of the Coast
combat opinion Remakes should scrap the original combat system for turn-based fights

What to Watch

  • Follow updates tied to Wizards of the Coast announcements for any confirmation of the Baldur’s Gate 2 remake. Eurogamer
  • Watch for more coverage on whether a Baldur’s Gate 1 remake/“revamp” is included alongside Baldur’s Gate 2. Eurogamer

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  • The Baldur's Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fights PC Gamer
  • Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, with the first game "likely" getting the same treatment too Eurogamer
  • A Baldur's Gate 2 remake is apparently in development, with the original co-lead designer returning PC Gamer
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PC Gamer · 1 article
r/pcgaming · 1 article
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 article
Broader Baldur's Gate coverage · not part of the The biggest current thread is that a Baldur's Gate 2 remake story
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 article
VG247 · 1 article

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pcgamer.com

A Baldur's Gate 2 remake is apparently in development, with the original co-lead designer returning

The Bhaalspawn are back, baby!

1d ago Fraser Brown
windowscentral.com

Baldur's Gate 3 and D&D publisher is reportedly developing a remake of the RPG's predecessor

Baldur's Gate 3 publisher Wizards of the Coast is reportedly making a remake of the second game in the D&D RPG series. Is the original getting one, too?

1d ago Brendan Lowry
pcgamer.com

Our Baldur's Gate 3 quiz gauntlet is complete—now try a bonus round on romance, literature, and classes

I hope you're well-read and well-loved.

3d ago Andrea Shearon
screenrant.com

Steam Makes Baldur's Gate 3-Style Fantasy RPG Completely Free Until June 1

You need to play this RPG for free on Steam.

4d ago Bruno Yonezawa

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Tracking: Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game / Baldur's Gate 3's Wyll gets "the autonomy he deserves" in deciding whether to break his pact with Mizora, thanks to a chunky companion quest overhaul mod

Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game Baldur's Gate 3's Wyll gets "the autonomy he deserves" in deciding whether to break his pact with Mizora, thanks to a chunky companion quest overhaul mod
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