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[OrlonKronsteen]

Seems like we'll be coming back to Baldur's Gate...

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/a-baldurs-gate-2-remake-is-apparently-in-development-with-the-original-co-lead-designer-returning/

You know, I have nothing against BG remakes. I'd always thought the EEs should have been remakes, with graphics updates (on par with, say, the POE games) and more stable engines. And I'm now at the point where the games are too dated for me to enjoy (I haven't played BG1 or 2 in nearly two years). But at this point, the enduring value in these games is as much about mods as it is about the original content. How happy are the old heads going to be to play without SCS?

They might, of course, attract new players. But if the goal is to bolster their D&D CRPG market base, why the fuck can't they create original IP?

BG4 is downright ridiculous imo. Gimme a break - or better yet, a new, original story.

 

[WarChiefZeke]

Well, since this is a remake, not a remaster, I don't think any of the old mods will work. Remakes are usually like a new game, using a new game engine, etc. Might be similar to what the Mafia 1 remake did?

Mafia: Definitive Edition - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I know, i'm joking of course. They clearly plan to do some modern graphic remake using 5th edition rules.

But, not joking here, if they don't have modding tools and are not developing with those in mind they won't be doing the game justice and don't really understand the longevity of these games.