It took longer than we ever hoped, but Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is finally in opt-in beta for Linux. It may have taken over a year and a half, but they really are about to deliver on their promise. Better late than never right?
The password is "marchofpenguins", so you need to use that on the beta section of the game properties on Steam.
Official About
Since its initial release in 1998, Baldur's Gate has entertained millions of fans around the globe and has received countless awards. This classic saga of mystery, intrigue, and adventure has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons™ computer roleplaying games ever since.
Running on an upgraded and improved version of the Infinity Engine, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition™ includes the entire Baldur's Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack, and never-before-seen content including a new adventure and three new party members: the Calishite monk Rasaad yn Bashir, Neera the wild mage, and Dorn Il-Khan, the evil blackguard.
Be sure to let us know how your experience goes, and check out Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition on Steam.
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I already had bought it some time ago, but hadn't played it on Windows yet. I noticed in my library an Extra Game under my SteamOS & Linux category thought it might have been another "Free Weekend" game...got really excited when I saw it was Baldur's Gate! Installed it and made sure it launched and intro videos worked even played a little bit in the menus. Looking forward to jump into it again after Wasteland 2.
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Unless they make a non-Steam release on GOG.com or whatever I am going to have to pass on the local landmark then.
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Quoting: HamishUnless they make a non-Steam release on GOG.com or whatever I am going to have to pass on the local landmark then.As far as I know, Beamdog will offer a Linux version as well.
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Quoting: ApopasAs far as I know, Beamdog will offer a Linux version as well.
Is there something I am missing here?
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I switched to the beta release on Steam but was unable to install the game. I get the 'ol "Failed to start game (missing executable)" prompt. Am I missing something here?
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Quoting: HamishUnless they make a non-Steam release on GOG.com or whatever I am going to have to pass on the local landmark then.
You refuse to buy games on Steam?
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Quoting: neffoYou refuse to buy games on Steam?I avoid since I'm against DRM.
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Quoting: HamishIs there something I am missing here?Beamdog is the company which made the EE editions of BGs and Icewind Dale.
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Quoting: neffoYou refuse to buy games on Steam?
I believe I have kept that far from a secret.
Quoting: ApopasQuoting: HamishIs there something I am missing here?Beamdog is the company which made the EE editions of BGs and Icewind Dale.
That is not what I felt I was missing.
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I'd read about a Linux version from Beamdog but I can't find the link.
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