- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Players
- 2 - 6
- Release
- January 16, 2013
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- Modes
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How co-op works
Co-op multiplayer allows up to six players to explore the Sword Coast together, sharing quest decisions, combat encounters, and character progression across the full campaign and expansion.
About this game
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition restores Beamdog's definitive version of the 1998 Dungeons & Dragons classic, bundling the original adventure and the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion with modern quality-of-life upgrades. Players step into the Forgotten Realms, where political intrigue, monster-filled wilderness, and tactical combat define a legendary journey rooted in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition rules.
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Real-time combat with pause lets you coordinate spell-casting, positioning, and ability use across your party, whether controlled solo or shared among friends in multiplayer. Dialogue choices, quest outcomes, and character builds shape the story as you recruit companions, manage inventory, and explore a sprawling map packed with side quests and hidden lore.
Multiplayer sessions carry the entire campaign forward, preserving choices and allowing each player to control their own character or share party members. Cross-platform support, Steam Cloud saves, and achievements extend replay value for veterans and newcomers eager to experience one of the genre's most celebrated titles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition?
You can play through the entire campaign and Tales of the Sword Coast expansion in multiplayer. Each player can control their own character or share control of party members, and all dialogue choices, quest outcomes, and progress carry forward together. The game supports cross-platform multiplayer, so you can play with friends on different operating systems.
Do I need to coordinate with my co-op partner during combat?
Yes, the real-time-with-pause combat system works best when players communicate about spell-casting, positioning, and ability use. You'll want to coordinate pauses to plan tactics together, especially during tougher fights where party positioning and timing matter.
Can we drop in and out of a co-op campaign, or does everyone need to play every session?
The listing doesn't clearly confirm drop-in/drop-out functionality or how saved games handle player absence. Multiplayer sessions preserve campaign progress, but you may want to check whether all players need to be present to continue a specific saved game.
Is this the full original Baldur's Gate experience, or a shortened version?
It's the complete original adventure plus the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, restored with quality-of-life upgrades like Steam Cloud saves and achievements. You're getting the full 1998 D&D classic with modern conveniences, not a cut-down edition.