Neverwinter Nights 2 Gets Enhanced Edition, Due July 15th

Aspyr Games has revealed Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, coming July 15th to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.

This new version is expected to bring improvements to gameplay and textures, full controller support, Steam Workshop modding, and all three expansions to the base game. Aspyr’s developing and publishing this Enhanced Edition, but the original 2006 title was developed by Obsidian Entertainment.

Check out the trailer shown at this year’s PC Gaming Show.

Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition preserves everything you love about the acclaimed original adventure. Assemble a team of friends — with full crossplay for up to four players across all platforms — and embark on an epic quest.

Make your mark on the Forgotten Realms with over 100 hours of immersive storytelling and gameplay across four unique campaigns. Core enhancements include:

• Experience the Complete Saga with All Classic Expansions Included: Journey through the cursed Shadow Realm in Mask of the Betrayer as a Shard-Bearer battling an insatiable spiritual hunger. Lead your shipwrecked crew through a hostile jungle in Storm of Zehir, uncovering a plot that threatens all of Faerûn. And delve into the treacherous underbelly of Mysteries of Westgate, where secrets and danger lurk around every corner.
• Steam Workshop Support: Dive into a world of community-created content with full Steam Workshop integration. Discover and download new adventures, modules, and more to expand your Neverwinter Nights 2 experience.
• First Time on Consoles with New Controls: Experience Neverwinter Nights 2 on consoles for the very first time! Enjoy tailored controls with full controller support, as well as the option for classic mouse-and-keyboard gameplay.

The game is set in the Forgotten Realms, which is one of the campaign settings of Dungeons & Dragons. You know, in case you were wondering about that connection. Icewind Dale and the Baldur’s Gate series also take place in that world.

If you’re curious, consult our review from around the time the original game came out in 2006. CRPGs have made serious strides in the nearly two decades since, so this remaster feels long overdue.

Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is up for pre-order on PS5, XSX, Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG. It’ll cost $26.99 USD, but there’s a 10% discount if you buy it ahead of its July 15th launch. It’s worth noting that the original game remains available on GOG for $19.99; it comes with all three expansions and a modding toolset.

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