Steam News 13 January 20215y ago

New 2.6 Beta Available Now!

Patch 2.6 is almost ready! A new Beta for Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is available now, and we want your feedback. Are we ready for the big release? Go on an adventure and share your thoughts! How to Join the Bet…

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Full Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition update

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addedPatch 2.6 is almost ready!A new Beta for Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is available now, and we want your feedback. Are we ready for the big release? Go on an adventure and share your thoughts!

changedImportantThis is NOT the last update for BGII:EE - 2.6 will not fix every issue— but we hope to improve the game in future updates - Here's what we've focused on for this patch: 2.6 Patch Items - System Requirements have changed: Minimum: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 64-bit, OS X 10.9, Ubuntu 18.04 or equivalent - Please check your device meets the updated System Requirements before testing - Make sure your device supports 64-bit games

addedHow to ParticipatePlaythrough some quests - Tell us about *new bugs (the beta shouldn't add any issues) - comment below! - Tell us about major issues affecting saves, visuals, sound & quality - comment below! - VOTE on the release, and include your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux)

changedHow to opt-in & verify you're using the correct versionPlease make sure you're using a clean (unmodded) install. Clear your override folder before testing the beta build

changedHow to opt-in & verify you're using the correct versionClick on the Beta Tab

addedFrench Text LocalizationThe 2.6 Patch will add new French Text Localization to Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Patch 2.6 is almost ready!

A new Beta for Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is available now, and we want your feedback. Are we ready for the big release? Go on an adventure and share your thoughts!

How to Join the Beta

Important

This is NOT the last update for BGII:EE - 2.6 will not fix every issue— but we hope to improve the game in future updates - Here's what we've focused on for this patch: 2.6 Patch Items - System Requirements have changed: Minimum: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 64-bit, OS X 10.9, Ubuntu 18.04 or equivalent - Please check your device meets the updated System Requirements before testing - Make sure your device supports 64-bit games

How to Participate

Playthrough some quests - Tell us about *new bugs (the beta shouldn't add any issues) - comment below! - Tell us about major issues affecting saves, visuals, sound & quality - comment below! - VOTE on the release, and include your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Yes, Release the Patch!
No, it's not ready! (Please explain)

*You can also participate on the Beamdog Forums!

How to opt-in & verify you're using the correct version

Please make sure you're using a clean (unmodded) install. Clear your override folder before testing the beta build
In your Steam Library, Right-Click Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition and choose “Properties”
Click on the Beta Tab
Choose the road_to_2.6 in the drop down menu
If you don't see the road_to_2.6 in the drop down menu, please restart Steam
In-game, on the main menu, you will see that the build is 2.6.2.0

French Text Localization

The 2.6 Patch will add new French Text Localization to Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Next Steps

We won't move forward with a 2.6 Patch release until we hear feedback from enough Windows, Linux & macOS players for each game included in this update:

Baldur's GateEnhanced Edition (New Beta Available!)
Baldur's GateSiege of Dragonspear (New Beta Available!)
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Icewind DaleEnhanced Edition (New Beta Available!)

Check out testing progress on the Beamdog Forums!

Vote Below (include your OS)

Is the 2.6 Patch ready to release?

Yes, Release the Patch! [Windows / macOS / Linux]
No, It's not ready! [Windows / macOS / Linux]

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Steam News / 13 January 2021

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