Fourteen years after their initial release, the Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2 have received a significant update, marking a rare moment of continuity for these classic RPGs. Beamdog’s latest patch, version 2.7, introduces native Apple Silicon support, streamlines Steam cloud saves, and incorporates community translations—fixes that long-time players have been hoping to see.
The update resolves one of the most persistent frustrations for macOS users: the need to run the Intel build through Rosetta. With this patch, players on Apple Silicon can now experience these games without compatibility hurdles. Additionally, Steam cloud saves are now automatically linked to the Steam client, eliminating the previous requirement to enable them manually in-game—a small but meaningful improvement.
What’s changing with this update?
The 2.7 beta patch brings several key improvements
- Native Apple Silicon support for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition. No more Rosetta translation layer.
- Steam cloud saves now work seamlessly, aligning with standard game behavior. Players no longer need to manually enable saves in the in-game settings.
- Community translations for Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Japanese are now integrated into the games.
While Planescape: Torment remains without a beta patch for now, Beamdog has expressed plans to address it in future updates. The company’s long-term goal is to ensure these classics remain functional across evolving hardware and operating systems while focusing on quality-of-life improvements.
Who should update?
The patch is available as a beta for players who have already purchased the Enhanced Editions. If you’ve been waiting for smoother performance or better compatibility with modern systems, this update is worth testing. However, since it’s still in beta, some edge cases may remain unresolved.
What’s next?
Beamdog has signaled that this is not the end of updates for these games. Future patches will likely continue to refine performance and compatibility, particularly as new hardware emerges. Players who rely on Planescape: Torment may need to wait a bit longer, but the roadmap suggests Beamdog is committed to keeping these titles relevant.
Key takeaways:
- The 2.7 beta patch improves Apple Silicon compatibility and Steam cloud saves for Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition.
- Community translations expand language support, including Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Japanese.
- Future updates will focus on long-term stability and quality-of-life improvements.
