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

Well, I don’t think anyone saw this one coming. Interplay Entertainment and Black Isle Studios have announced that classic hack n’ slash RPG Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, which originally released on the PlayStation 2 and original Xbox, would be releasing for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on May 7th (that’s tomorrow). The game’s existence was revealed by a PlayStation Store listing on May 5th. An official trailer was released today.

The game will retail for $29.99. PC and mobile versions will follow later this year. This version of the game will support enhanced graphics and up to 4K resolutions as well as local co-op. The game features 3 playable characters: a dwarven fighter (Kromlech), a human archer (Vahn), and an elven sorceress (Adrianna). Each comes with a wide variety of spells and abilities to upgrade.

This re-release is surprising, but welcome. Dark Alliance is a classic, and this re-release ensures that a new generation will be able to play and appreciate it. It’s a good time to be a Baldur’s Gate fan. Larian is working on Baldur’s Gate 3, though it may be a while before the game is out of Early Access. Meanwhile, Tuque Games is working on a spiritual successor, Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance, which is due out later this year.

You can watch a trailer for Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance below, courtesy of IGN.