According to Eurogamer, an industry rumour is making the rounds that Baldur's Gate 2 is allegedly being remade at Wizards of the Coast — and the first game may be “likely” to receive the same treatment. Take this with a pinch of salt, but if true this would mark a major return to the classic era of the franchise.
What Was Reported
Per Eurogamer, the story traces back to reporting by PC Gamer (hat tip to IGN). The key claim: Baldur's Gate 2 is in development as a remake. That report names ex-BioWare veteran and BG2 co-lead designer Kevin Martens as part of the project. Eurogamer says Martens later worked on Diablo 3 and contributed to Wizards of the Coast and Archetype Entertainment's Exodus, an upcoming Mass Effect-like action RPG.
Eurogamer quotes PC Gamer's Fraser Brown: “According to a source familiar with the project, Martens is already working on the Baldur's Gate 2 remake. If both games are making a comeback - which makes a lot more sense than just the second game, given that it's a direct continuation of BG1—this suggests that the remakes are being developed concurrently.”
The report itself is confident only about the existence of a Baldur's Gate 2 remake; it also raises the possibility of a full rebuild of both titles. Gameplay and release window details are unclear, and Eurogamer notes the games could return with a more traditional take on original combat systems instead of the turn-based approach used in Baldur's Gate 3.
The Source & Credibility
We’re dealing with second-hand reporting here: PC Gamer is credited with first breaking the news and Eurogamer is relaying those claims. Eurogamer reports that “Hasbro says it won't comment on rumours, and Kevin Martens did not respond in time for publication.” That silence is notable and means this should be treated as a rumour rather than confirmed fact.
Also in the mix: Eurogamer highlights recent corporate moves tied to the IP. Last month, Hasbro and Wizards cancelled a single-player action-adventure D&D game made by Stig Asmussen. Other projects based on the property, like Warlock, are in development. Per Eurogamer, nothing has been said officially about a potential Baldur's Gate 4 by a different studio yet.
In short: sources are named and industry connections are cited, but official confirmation is absent. Take this with a pinch of salt.
What It Could Mean
If the rumour is accurate, a few clear possibilities emerge — again, if true. A Baldur's Gate 2 remake led by industry veterans like Kevin Martens could signal that Wizards of the Coast wants to re-establish the classic RPG line before moving forward with any new numbered entries. The suggestion that the remakes may be developed concurrently — “which makes a lot more sense,” Fraser Brown argues — would imply a coordinated effort to restore both titles rather than a one-off sequel-only approach.
Eurogamer also raises the combat question: the projects could opt for a more traditional real-time-with-pause or other original-style combat rather than the turn-based system seen in Baldur's Gate 3. That would be a meaningful design choice for fans who prefer the mechanics of the originals.
Context from Eurogamer shows a property in flux: while HBO is plotting a Baldur's Gate 3 sequel series, developer Larian Studios has chosen to pursue a new Divinity instead. Meanwhile, Hasbro and Wizards have recently pulled the plug on an unrelated D&D action-adventure led by Stig Asmussen. All of these facts suggest the IP's future could head in several directions; a remake push would be one such path.
Why This Matters
For fans of the original games, the mere suggestion of a Baldur's Gate 2 remake — and a likely treatment for the first game as well — is headline-grabbing. If legitimate, this would be a major effort by Wizards of the Coast to revive classic titles, potentially reclaiming creative ground and existing fan goodwill. It also raises questions about design direction: will these projects follow Baldur's Gate 3's turn-based reinvention or aim to restore the feel of the originals?
More broadly, Eurogamer's report underscores how the franchise is being handled across media and studios: HBO has ambitions, Larian Studios is moving in another direction, and Wizards/Hasbro appear to be reshuffling internal plans after recent cancellations. Until an official announcement arrives, this remains an intriguing rumour — one to watch closely, but for now to be taken with a healthy dose of scepticism.
