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Baldur's Gate 2

Baldur’s Gate 2, also known as Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn, is a deep RPG from developer BioWare and publisher Interplay Entertainment. This fantasy RPG takes place in the Forgotten Realms and features dozens of hours of gameplay, numerous main and side quests, an isometric perspective, an experience system, and more.

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Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn Tag Page Cover Art
RPG
Released
September 21, 2000
ESRB
T For Teen due to Animated Blood, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
BioWare
Publisher(s)
Black Isle Studios, Interplay
Engine
Infinity Engine
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Yes

Forced to leave your home under mysterious circumstances, you find yourself drawn into a conflict that has the Sword Coast on the brink of war. Soon you discover there are other forces at work, far more sinister than you could ever imagine...

Since its original release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying games. Customize your hero, recruit a party of brave allies, and explore the Sword Coast in your search for adventure, profit… and the truth.

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