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Beamdog will bring Interplay’s classic D&D RPGs to consoles this Fall

Posted on May 31, 2019 by John Scalzo

A few months ago, publisher Skybound Games and developer Beamdog announced plans to bring Interplay’s classic range of RPGs based on Dungeons & Dragons to consoles for the first time. Today, we learned a bit more about how they plan to release those games this Fall.

The two companies will kick things off on September 24, with the launch of Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition. Both RPGs will be available to download individually for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. They’ll also be packaged together as a retail compilation (The Baldur’s Gate Pack) on all three platforms. The Tales of the Sword Coast and Siege of Dragonspear expansions will be included with the first game, as will the Throne of Bhaal expansion with the sequel.

Planescape: Torment – Enhanced Edition and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition will also be available to download for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One that same day. Though they’re not part of the same franchise, both games will be collected together in a retail release, and Icewind Dale will come packaged with both of its expansions (Heart of Winter and Trials of the Luremaster) whether you buy the disc or a digital download.

Finally, a Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition will make its PS4, Switch, and Xbox One debut on December 3. Containing the original game and all ten of its expansions, players will be able to explore the city of Neverwinter in co-op and online multiplayer.

The developer has added a number of new features to each Enhanced Edition, including “support for high-resolution widescreen displays, optimized controls for console controllers, new standalone content, new characters and classes, new voice sets, expanded character creation options, improved multiplayer functionality, redesigns of the UI and UX, bug fixes, balance changes, and more.”

A trailer offering up some new gameplay footage of each Enhanced Edition has been embedded above.

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Skybound Games will bring classic Interplay RPGs to consoles in 2019

Posted on February 7, 2019 by John Scalzo

Skybound Games has announced they’ll be teaming up with Beamdog to bring Interplay’s classic range of RPGs to “console platforms” in 2019.

The two companies will join forces to finally give console owners the chance to play remastered “Enhanced Editions” of Baldur’s Gate (1998), Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn (2000), Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear (2016), Icewind Dale (2000), Planescape: Torment (1999), and Neverwinter Nights (2002).

“These games are iconic, including Baldur’s Gate, which has really set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying games,” said Ian Howe, the CEO of Skybound Games. “We’re excited to bring Beamdog’s incredible slate to new platforms for both the dedicated fan and those who will soon discover these adventures for the first time. As longtime fans of Baldur’s Gate and Dungeons & Dragons it’s fantastic to partner with Beamdog as the newest member of the Skybound family.”

Specific “console platforms” for these ports will be announced at a later date, but in the meantime, Skybound Games has promised to bring a selection of these games to PAX East 2019 this March.

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Planescape: Torment – Enhanced Edition will be available on April 11

Posted on March 29, 2017 by John Scalzo

Beamdog and Chris Avellone have teamed up to bring Planescape: Torment into the modern age. The seminal RPG will be reborn on the PC (Windows, Mac, and Linux) and mobile devices (iOS and Android) as Planescape: Torment – Enhanced Edition on April 11. In addition to a gorgeous graphical makeover, the Enhanced Edition will include a number of futuristic new features:

Enhanced Edition Features

  • Enhanced Planescape: Chris Avellone, Lead Designer on Planescape Torment, has partnered with Beamdog to curate gameplay updates, bug fixes, and enhancements to best capture his original vision for the game.
  • Remastered Music: The full Planescape: Torment soundtrack has been remastered in-game to add more depth to Sigil and the multiverse.
  • 4K Interface: Sigil has never looked this good! The interface of Planescape: Torment has been rebuilt in high definition with tons of new convenience features.
  • A Planescape For Today: The Enhanced Edition includes modern features such as tab highlighting, area zooming, combat log, quickloot, and more!

You can learn more about Planescape: Torment’s Enhanced Edition by sneaking a peek at the FAQ on the game’s official website. And don’t forget to check out the Announcement Trailer for Planescape: Torment – Enhanced Edition, which has been embedded above.

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