Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The remaster will support up to 4K resolutions (on the hardware that permits it, obviously), full co-op support, four difficulty levels, full voice acting, and more. It’s also been confirmed to be fully optimized for the Steam Deck. Watch the remastered release’s release date trailer below.

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 was originally released for PS2 and Xbox back in 2004. Developed by Black Isle Studios, the hack-and-slash action RPG took place in the Forgotten Realms setting and was based on the ruleset of Dungeons and Dragons 3rd Edition.

While sporting the Baldur’s Gate name, Dark Alliance 2 was a spin-off following the success of BioWare’s Baldur’s Gate games. It takes place in the same area of Dungeons & Dragons‘ Forgotten Realms setting.

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 is an action-RPG, featuring gameplay similar to classic Diablo games. The remasters only support local co-op, so online multiplayer will only be possible through Steam’s Remote Play options.

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 features over 80 levels, hundreds of items, plenty of magical weapons and armour, and full voice acting. According to the game’s Steam page, it also features two secret characters: Drizzt Do’Urden and Artemis Entreri—both popular characters from the Forgotten Realms setting.

In a new tweet, the developer stated that it’s “coming,” that too, “Sooner than you think.” Follow-up tweets indicated that it was coming to PC and consoles which includes Nintendo Switch. It won’t be coming out today but Black Isle will be announcing dates “that will hopefully make everyone very happy!”

Gameplay-wise, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 is an isometric action RPG like its predecessor. There are five characters, each having their own unique class and abilities, along with support for local co-op. Along with leveling up and increasing core stats, players can also customize their own weapons and armor along with slotting runestones and gems for advantages. Stay tuned for more details on the re-release in the coming days.

https://twitter.com/BlackIsleStudio/status/1496183318613794821

I certainly wish that was the case!

But we're going to announce dates that will hopefully make everyone very happy!

— Black Isle Studios (@BlackIsleStudio) February 22, 2022

PC and consoles friend!

— Black Isle Studios (@BlackIsleStudio) February 22, 2022

Yes indeed!

— Black Isle Studios (@BlackIsleStudio) February 22, 2022

Of the many titles being remade and remastered, a re-release of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance came somewhat out of left field. The classic action RPG initially launched in 2001 and was thought to be lost to time. Nevertheless, it was re-released on May 7th for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch with improved visuals and support for 4K.

The PC version is slated to arrive later this year on Steam but what about Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2? While Black Isle Studios didn’t outright confirm its release, it is “on the table.” Fans are advised to “stay tuned” for more details in the meantime.

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 released in 2004 for PS2 and Xbox, offering five new playable characters, custom weapon and armor creation, and a brand new story. Time will tell if it eventually gets a re-release but it would certainly be welcome. However, It’s unlikely that Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 3 ever gets made though especially with Larian Studios currently working on Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance on the way.

PC release is in the works right now. Hoping to have it on Steam this year.

And the sequel is on the table. Stay tuned!

— Black Isle Studios (@BlackIsleStudio) May 10, 2021