Summary
Xbox Game Passseems to be adding the enhanced editions ofBaldur’s GateandBaldur’s Gate 2soon, after some users received messages stating that these games would be coming to the service.Xbox Game Passhas not made an official announcement on the matter yet, but this isn’t the first time that Game Pass news has leaked through accidental notifications.
Last month,Grand Theft Auto 5’s departure from Game Pass was similarly leakeddue to accidental notifications being sent to some users. Unfortunately for fans who still haven’t purchased a copy ofGTA 5, this news has since been confirmed, andGTA 5is leaving the service on January 5th. Based on this news, there is reason to believe that this recent leak is accurate, and Game Pass will likely receive two more classic games in the near future.
Trueachievementsreported that it received a notification that read “Rediscover 2 RPG Classics” … “PlayBaldur’s Gate 1and2with Game Pass.” Clicking the notification brought the user to the store page forBaldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, which are sold together as a bundle. The series' first two games were released in 1998 and 2000, so while they’re not the most modern of RPGs, the enhanced editions brought plenty of upgrades. These updates implemented support for high-resolution widescreen displays, crossplay between different platforms, UI upgrades, hundreds of bug fixes and improvements, additional story content, and more. However, it should be emphasized that this news hasn’t been officially announced, so it’s not a certainty that these games are coming to Game Pass.
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Screenshots
Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition Screenshots
Somefans suggest checking outBaldur’s Gate 2over the firstBaldur’s Gate, as the latter can be a bit confusing and difficult for newcomers. Similarly toBaldur’s Gate 3,Baldur’s Gate 2is considered to be one of the greatest RPGs of all time, thanks to its captivating story and sense of adventure.
In fact, manyfans ofDungeons and Dragons-style games considerBaldur’s Gate 2to be beaten only by its successor as the genre’s greatest game ever. For fans ofDungeons and Dragons-style games who haven’t givenBaldur’s Gate 2a try yet, it’s definitely worth a download following its potential release on Game Pass.
Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition
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The Classic Adventure ContinuesBaldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editionis the beloved RPG classic, enhanced for modern adventurers.Continue a journey started inBaldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, or customize a new hero to forge your path.Campaign ContentThe Enhanced Edition includes the original Shadows of Amn campaign, the Throne of Bhaal expansion, plus brand new challenges in the Black Pits II arena!Classic Campaign:The Original Shadows of Amn AdventureExpansion:Throne of BhaalNew Challenges:The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay, arena style battlesNew Difficulty Setting:Story Mode allows players to focus on story and exploration, rather than combat and survivalEpic Characters11 Playable Classesplus dozens of subclassesRecruit Classic Characterslike Minsc and his brave hamster, Boo!5 New NPCs:Neera the Wild Mage, Dorn Il-Khan the Blackguard, Rasaad yn Bashir the Monk, Hexxat the Thief, and Wilson the BearNew player voice setsto customize your heroUpload CharactersfromBaldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, or forge ahead with a brand new heroClassic Gameplay2-D isometric graphicsReal-time-with-pause combatAdapts 2nd Edition Dungeons & Dragons RulesEnhanced for Modern PlatformsHundreds of bug fixes and improvements to the original gameNative support for high-resolution widescreen displaysCross-play multiplayer support for Windows, Linux, and macOSA Story-Rich RPGKidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright.Can you resist the evil in your blood and forsake the dark destiny that awaits you? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature and ascend to godhood as the new Lord of Murder?
