Publisher Interplay and developer Black Isle Studios announced a release date for modern ports of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II.
The previously announced re-release of the classic RPG is launching on July 20th across Windows PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The new ports include upgraded visuals for up to 4K on supported devices, as well as local co-op.
The original Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance was re-released back in May 2021 across Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, while its PC release (via Steam and GOG) came a bit later in December 2021.
Here’s a new trailer:
Here’s a rundown on the game:
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2
Unspeakable evil has returned to the legendary city of Baldur’s Gate in this dungeon-crawling, action RPG fantasy classic. A call for adventurers echoes through the embattled land. Cunning warriors and bold magic users are desperately needed to reclaim Baldur’s Gate from a dark sorcery that threatens all in its path.
Features
- Five new heroes with new class feats and abilities
- Hack your way or cast powerful spells through over 80 perilous levels
- Hidden areas, secret characters, and hundreds of items to discover, customize, and use
- Forge unique magical weapons and armor to maximize the damage you inflict in battle
- Conquer hordes of beasts and armies of Hobgoblins, Ghouls, Golems and dreaded Dragons
- Compelling single or two-player cooperative modes of play
