Fans of the beloved Baldur's Gate series have reason to keep an eye on the calendar. According to a report from IGN's Daily Fix, Wizards of the Coast has remakes of both Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 in development. The same report indicates that while the company also has plans for Baldur's Gate 4, that title is likely a long ways off. The remakes of the first two games would hopefully hold over fans during the wait.

This news comes as something of a surprise, because Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 already received Enhanced Editions that were essentially souped-up remasters. Those versions, released by Beamdog in the 2010s, added new content, improved graphics, and fixed compatibility issues for modern systems. The report does not clarify what form these new remakes will take. Will they be full ground-up rebuilds using a modern engine, similar to what Larian Studios did for Baldur's Gate 3? Or will they be more conservative updates, perhaps with overhauled visuals and quality-of-life improvements while keeping the original isometric perspective and core gameplay? The briefing leaves that question unanswered.

What is clear is that Wizards of the Coast sees value in revisiting the origins of the franchise. The first two Baldur's Gate games, originally developed by BioWare and released in 1998 and 2000 respectively, are widely considered benchmarks of the computer role-playing genre. They introduced a generation of players to the Forgotten Realms, the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting that also forms the backdrop for Baldur's Gate 3. The Enhanced Editions have kept these games playable for years, but the appetite for a more ambitious reimagining has been a topic of discussion in RPG circles since Baldur's Gate 3's massive success in 2023.

The state of Baldur's Gate 4

The mention of Baldur's Gate 4 is notable, but the report suggests it will not arrive anytime soon. Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, has stated repeatedly that it will not make a Baldur's Gate 4 or any other sequel or DLC set in the Forgotten Realms. Larian's CEO Swen Vincke said the studio is moving on to new projects. That leaves the future of the franchise in the hands of Wizards of the Coast. The company has not announced a developer for Baldur's Gate 4, and given the long lead times of AAA RPGs, a release this decade seems optimistic. The remakes of the first two games would serve as a bridge, giving fans something to play while the next major installment takes shape.

Enhanced Editions versus remakes

One question that arises is how these remakes will differ from the Enhanced Editions. The Enhanced Editions were popular but did not change the fundamental structure or presentation of the original games. They were still isometric, pause-and-play tactical RPGs that looked and played largely like their late-90s and early-2000s selves. A remake could mean anything from a visual glow-up similar to remakes of other classic RPGs (think Planescape: Torment or the upcoming Fallout remakes) to a full conversion into a third-person, real-time-with-pause or turn-based system like Baldur's Gate 3. Wizards of the Coast has not made any official announcement, so fans will have to wait for concrete details.

The report from IGN comes from unnamed sources, and as with all rumors, caution is warranted. Neither Wizards of the Coast nor any developer has confirmed the existence of these remakes. However, the logic behind the move is sound. Baldur's Gate 3 proved that there is a massive market for high-quality Dungeons & Dragons video games. Remaking the games that started it all would be a low-risk way to capitalize on that momentum while giving the company time to find the right team for a fourth entry.

Other news from the Daily Fix

In addition to the Baldur's Gate report, the IGN Daily Fix episode included other pieces of entertainment news. James Gunn shared the first official look of Nicholas Hoult in the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow. The image features Hoult's Lex Luthor in full battle armor. The film is set to premiere next year. Separately, a segment promoted a visit to the Isle of Berk from How to Train Your Dragon, specifically Hiccup's Wing Gliders ride, all at Universal Orlando Resort. That segment was presented by Universal Orlando Resort and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

What this means for RPG fans

If the report holds true, the next few years could be a golden age for classic RPG revivals. The Baldur's Gate remakes would likely aim to bring the gameplay and storytelling of the originals to a modern audience while preserving what made them special. Whether that means a full-fledged reimagining or a more respectful update remains to be seen. For now, fans of the series have something to anticipate — and a reason to revisit the Enhanced Editions while they wait for official details.

SysCall News will continue to follow this story as more information becomes available. For now, treat the report as unconfirmed but plausible, given the industry's current appetite for remakes and the long road ahead for Baldur's Gate 4.