Don't want to see articles from a certain category? When logged in, go to your User Settings and adjust your feed in the Content Preferences section where you can block tags!
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.

Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition has been announced to much fanfare and it looks like it will be getting a Linux version. Well sort of, maybe, we aren't quite sure.

YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show   Direct Link

The problem is "Linux" has only been mentioned once that we can see, and that's on their Steam coming soon button. It's not mentioned in any other announcement or their FAQ, but this is still on their official site.

We have reached out to Trent Oster about IWD:EE for clarification:

@TrentOster can you confirm IWD:EE will be on Linux? It mentions it on the steam image, but no where else? Bit confusing!

— GamingOnLinux (@gamingonlinux) August 31, 2014


No reply as of yet.

We always suggest holding off on buying anything until the Linux version is actually downloadable. We will update this article if we do get a reply, but if you see one elsewhere about it be sure to email us.

For someone like myself who always wanted to play the original and never got around to it this is exciting! I just wish they were more bloody clear about it.

About Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
In the northernmost reaches of the Forgotten Realms lies the region of icy tundra known as Icewind Dale. Journey deep into the Spine of the World mountains, a harsh and unforgiving territory settled by only the hardiest folk. Beneath the carven glaciers and mountainsides, you must confront an evil that schemes to wreak destruction upon the face of Faerûn. This is the world of Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition.

Originally released in 2000, Icewind Dale is a Dungeons & Dragons game set in Wizards of The Coast's legendary Forgotten Realms. This Enhanced Edition allows players to experience the epic adventure on PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Android tablets and phones, and includes a host of new features.

Baldur's Gate
So, with the Steam button saying Linux why are we so confused? They are the same developers behind Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition which was announced to be coming to Linux in December 2012, and it still hasn't managed to surface. We do have a rather unhelpful update below on that though:

@IGerth News is we plan on shipping Linux on steam as part of our upcoming Steamplay support.

— Trent Oster (@TrentOster) August 31, 2014
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
0 Likes
About the author -
author picture
I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. Find me on Mastodon.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
16 comments
Page: «2/2
  Go to:

sev Sep 1, 2014
Quoting: Apopas
Quoting: lavelnever could go back to the "horrible" graphics just for the gameplay.
So you value graphics more than gameplay?

I personally, if I'm being honest, value both. I want good game play, but I really want good graphics and sound too. I'm not saying I won't play a game without these things, but I am biased toward good graphics and sound design, because the reason I play video games is for total immersion. I want to feel like I'm in another world. If a game has no voice actors and 8bit graphics, why am I even bothering playing it on the computer? I might as well just go play a tabletop game at that point.

I am, however, mostly a player of RPG. So maybe that's different for people who play games just for the gaming/puzzle aspect.
oldrocker99 Sep 2, 2014
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
QuoteI play mostly arcade, action, fighting, adventure, puzzle, survival horror, and RPG, and I just can't stand pixels. I think they look OK with scanlines or in very small screens because the pixels get hidden and they look more like rudimentary drawings, but on clean LCD monitors they look absolutely horrendous to me. I really don't get this "retro" "pixel art" revival thing. I've always adored chiptune though.

Looks alone won't make a decent game, but gameplay alone also won't IMO. I like simple and 2D graphics (in fact, hand-drawn graphics are my favorite), just not ye olde ugly pixels.

Well as I stated above, Torment and Pillars of Eternity are just that kind of games!
Apopas Sep 2, 2014
Quoting: sevI personally, if I'm being honest, value both. I want good game play, but I really want good graphics and sound too. I'm not saying I won't play a game without these things, but I am biased toward good graphics and sound design, because the reason I play video games is for total immersion. I want to feel like I'm in another world. If a game has no voice actors and 8bit graphics, why am I even bothering playing it on the computer? I might as well just go play a tabletop game at that point.

I am, however, mostly a player of RPG. So maybe that's different for people who play games just for the gaming/puzzle aspect.
I'm an almost strictly RPG player as well and I have found that the immersion I get because of the atmosphere and the gameplay has nothing to do with graphics. Good story can place your mind in a new world. Good graphics cannot. But when I say RPG, I mean RPG. Not just action, hack n slash games with lvl up system like Diablo or Torchlight.
Go try some games like Darklands, Ultima7 and Planescape Torment and I assure you that you will see how meaningless the graphics are.
Apopas Sep 4, 2014
Quoting: nllaI really don't get this "retro" "pixel art" revival thing. I've always adored chiptune though.

Looks alone won't make a decent game, but gameplay alone also won't IMO. I like simple and 2D graphics (in fact, hand-drawn graphics are my favorite), just not ye olde ugly pixels.
I agree 100% :)
Fortunately, the old DOSBOX games I buy from GOG seem quite decent in my 1280X800 laptop with scaler hq3x.
dubigrasu Sep 23, 2014
http://steamdb.info/app/228280/history/

Changed Depots
228283/config/oslist: linux
228283/name: Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition for Linux
JoZ3 Sep 27, 2014
Beta work, check this

QuoteHi, we're testing the linux build now. If you'd like to try it out use 'marchofpenguins' to unlock the beta. Please let me know if it works or doesn't for you.

http://steamcommunity.com/app/228280/discussions/0/864958088313803405/#c616189106529249059
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.