While most of the gaming industry’s attention is currently focused on massive releases like <em>Grand Theft Auto 6</em>, one of the genre’s most influential RPG franchises quietly received a surprise update this week. More than a decade after the Enhanced Editions first arrived, Beamdog has released a substantial new patch for Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition.

The update, officially labeled Version 2.7, marks the first major patch for the classic Infinity Engine titles in roughly 14 years. Rather than introducing new content, the update focuses on modernizing the experience for players who continue returning to the beloved RPGs that helped define the genre long before <em>Baldur's Gate 3</em> became a worldwide phenomenon.

The Classic RPGs Are Finally Getting Modern Features

One of the biggest additions in the 2.7 update is native support for Apple Silicon devices. Players using Apple’s newer M-series hardware can now run the games without relying on compatibility solutions, resulting in improved performance, faster launch times, and reduced power consumption on laptops. Beamdog has also overhauled cloud save functionality. Previously, Steam cloud saves for the games were managed through in-game settings. Following the update, cloud saves are now handled directly through Steam’s standard cloud save system, bringing the games in line with modern Steam releases. GOG Galaxy cloud saves have also received fixes.

The patch also includes a long list of quality-of-life improvements across PC and mobile platforms. Several new community-translated language options have been added, mobile keyboard functionality has been improved on iOS and Android devices, and support for modding on mobile platforms has been expanded. Android users also received fixes for foldable devices, character exports, and DLC recognition.

The full patch notes can be read below:

• Steam Cloud saves can now be controlled via the Steam client — Previously, the only way to enable or disable Steam Cloud Saves for BG1:EE, BG2:EE, and IWD:EE was within the Gameplay Options of the games. Now, Steam Cloud Saves are controlled by the Steam client and the individual game properties settings
• GOG Galaxy Cloud saves — now functioning properly
• Added Apple Silicon support — With native support for Apple Silicon, on Mac devices you can expect faster app launch times, overall improved performance, and faster rendering. In addition, laptops will benefit from lower power consumption while playing, leading to longer battery life
• New localizations — We added the following community-translated languages: BG:SoD – Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Russian; BGII – Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Ukrainian; IWD – Hungarian, Japanese
• SoD language switch — Switching to the SoD campaign will now only display languages where SOD was translated. Previously, the game always displayed the full list of languages that BG1’s base game supported. If you are playing BG1 or The Black Pits in a language that SoD doesn’t support when you switch to the SoD campaign, the game will change the language to English automatically
• Dynamic language support — We made changes to allow easier language updates and additions in the future
• Chinese font change — At the request of the Chinese localization volunteers, we have changed the font for Chinese
• Font Size saved per font language — The Font Size zoom setting is now saved per font language
• Indexing Fix — Resolved an off‑by‑one error in rebuilt BIF files that affected some community tools
• iOS Restore Purchases — The “Restore Purchases” button has returned, allowing the game to sync with Apple’s purchase history
• Mobile Keyboard Improvements — The UI now shifts so the text cursor remains visible above the virtual keyboard, preventing cursor loss and mis‑registered taps on iOS & Android
• Android Foldable Support — Fixed UI scaling and touch‑input issues on foldable and tall‑aspect devices. The game now properly resizes when the device’s screen configuration changes
• Android Character Export — Exporting a character now also places the file into the user‑accessible directory
• iOS Modding now supported — The game now stores and reads data from a location visible to standard file browsers. You can manage saves and other files directly on your device or by connecting it to a computer.
• Android Override Folder Optimization — Fixed long boot delays caused by large /override/ folders. Importing is manual via an in‑game UI
• Android DLC Display Fix — The Fists of the Fallen DLC for BG2 now correctly shows as installed
• Android Modding now supported — This update resolves a bug that caused incorrect permissions, preventing access via PC or file browsers. Existing installations with incorrect permissions cannot be repaired. You must uninstall and reinstall the game. Because uninstalling removes saves, export them first and copy anything important to a PC

The update arrives at an interesting time for the franchise. Interest in the original Baldur’s Gate games has remained surprisingly strong following the massive success of Baldur’s Gate 3, which introduced an entirely new generation of players to the world of the Forgotten Realms. There are also recent reports suggesting remakes for the first two Baldur’s Gate games were on the way, though nothing official has been announced.

For longtime fans, the patch may not be as exciting as a brand-new expansion or sequel announcement. Still, seeing some of the most influential RPGs ever made receive meaningful improvements more than a decade after their re-release is a welcome surprise, especially as new players continue discovering where the Baldur’s Gate legacy began.