Official ‘Baldur’s Gate 2’ Remake Reportedly Happening

The future of Baldur’s Gate remains one of the biggest unanswered questions in gaming. While Larian Studios has moved on from the franchise after Baldur’s Gate 3, Wizards of the Coast has shown no signs of leaving the Forgotten Realms behind. Earlier this year, it was announced that HBO is developing a live-action television adaptation continuing the story of Baldur’s Gate 3, and Penguin Random House has also begun expanding the setting through a new line of books, including an upcoming story centered on fan-favorite companion Astarion. Taken together, the moves suggest Wizards sees Baldur’s Gate as more than a successful video game series.

That makes sense. Baldur’s Gate 3 introduced millions of players to the world, its characters, and the wider Forgotten Realms setting. Even with Larian no longer involved, interest in the franchise remains high, and fans have spent the last several years wondering what form the next major project might take. A direct sequel is inevitable, but creating a new Baldur’s Gate game without Larian would be a massive undertaking. In the meantime, Wizards has no shortage of classic adventures waiting to be rediscovered.

A New Report Claims a ‘Baldur’s Gate 2’ Remake Is in Development

According to a new report, that next project may involve revisiting one of the most beloved RPGs ever made. The report claims that a remake of Baldur’s Gate 2 is currently in development and claims former BioWare developer Kevin Martens has returned to work on the project. Martens previously served as a co-lead designer on Baldur’s Gate 2 before going on to work on titles including Jade Empire, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect, and Diablo 3. The report cites a source familiar with the project and suggests that both of BioWare’s original Baldur’s Gate games may be receiving remake treatments. While the report specifically focuses on Baldur’s Gate 2, remaking both games would make considerably more sense given that the sequel directly continues the story of the original title.

Fans should keep their expectations in check for now, however. The project has not been officially announced, and the original report also specifies that Hasbro declined to comment on the rumor. Martens also did not respond to the outlet before publication. Even if the report proves accurate, there are still plenty of unanswered questions. A remake could range from a modern visual overhaul to a complete reimagining built from the ground up. The original games used a real-time-with-pause combat system that differs dramatically from the turn-based approach used in Baldur’s Gate 3, and there is currently no indication what direction a remake would take.

For now, the possibility of returning to Athkatla and the Sword Coast remains firmly in the rumor category. But if Wizards of the Coast is serious about building Baldur’s Gate into a multimedia franchise, revisiting the games that helped define computer RPGs would be a logical place to start.