Baldur's Gate 2 is finally getting a remake, report claims

Baldur's Gate 2 was released over two decades ago, in September 2000, and it is one of the most beloved RPGs ever made. More than a decade later, an Enhanced Edition arrived in 2013 for Windows, bringing several improvements such as support for high-resolution displays, bug fixes, cross-play multiplayer, and other quality-of-life features. Now, it seems that the classic RPG could be getting another major revival.

According to a new report from PC Gamer, former BioWare developer and Baldur's Gate 2 co-lead designer Kevin Martens has returned to work on a remake of the game. The report claims that, according to a source familiar with the project, Martens is already involved and actively working on the remake.

At the moment, information about the project is extremely limited. There are no official details regarding gameplay, platforms, or a release window. It is also unclear how long the remake has been in development. In fact, there has been no official announcement from any studio involved, meaning the only information currently available comes from the source cited in PC Gamer's report.

The original game was built using technology from more than two decades ago. A modern remake would likely update the visuals significantly and introduce several other improvements.

That said, fans probably shouldn't expect it to resemble Baldur's Gate 3, the latest entry in the series. Baldur's Gate 3 was built with modern technology and features a very different presentation style. However, a remake could still borrow certain ideas, mechanics, and quality-of-life improvements from newer RPGs while staying faithful to the original experience. But for now, it's best to treat the project as a rumor until an official announcement is made.