- 2+players
- PC
Return to a timeless RPG masterpiece. Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition brings the classic 2000 adventure back to life with thoughtful modern refinements, letting you gather your party and dive once more into a rich, choice‑driven fantasy epic.
Who can play
Store (how we check facts)- Split-screen is not confirmed.
- Online on PC. How many can join is not confirmed.
- Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.
How it plays
Is it good
92%
Very positive on Steam
“Baldur’s Gate II lives up to its reputation as one of the all-time best RPGs, and if you’re looking for a no-fuss way to play it, Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition is exactly that.”
85 · Destructoid “Baldur’s Gate stands tall among the classics. The Enhanced Edition takes all that (and then some) and wraps it in a much more visually pleasing package that will be more acceptable to modern gamers.”
90 · Hardcore Gamer “Whether it's chitchatting with a talking sword, solving murders, or escaping grim dungeons, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition captures the essence of what makes fantasy RPGs so beloved.”
83 · IGN
- 78MetascoreMetacritic (Metascore; opens Metacritic in a new tab)
- 76Top criticsOpenCritic · Jun 2020 (OpenCritic top critic average, 34 reviews, as of Jun 2020; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 64%RecommendOpenCritic · Jun 2020 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 34 reviews, as of Jun 2020; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
Steam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
Steam lists online co-op for PC. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 92% positive of 9,600 Steam reviews.
- 2+
Quick facts
- Developer
- Beamdog
- Platforms
- PC
- Series
- Baldur's Gate
- Released
- Nov 15, 2013 on PC
- Languages
- Text in 12 languages, voices in English
- Age rating
- Teen (ESRB): Animated blood, mild language, use of alcohol and tobacco
In these lists
Answers
- Does Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition have couch co-op?
- No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Online play is the way to play it together.
- Do you need two copies of Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition?
- No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
- Does Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition free?
- No, it's a paid game.
