Release
Baldur's Gate II had gone gold by September 14, 2000; and was released in North America on September 24, 2000, and in Europe on September 29, 2000. A Collector's Edition was also released. It included Shadows of Amn itself; an additional CD, which contained unique armour and weapons, and tracks from the soundtrack; a cloth map; eight character trading cards; and a Black Isle Studios writing tablet.
Shadows of Amn was re-released along with its expansion, Throne of Bhaal, as Baldur's Gate II: The Collection in 2002. In 2004, they were bundled with the original Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale in Black Isle Compilation Part Two. In 2006, they were re-released with Baldur's Gate and Tales of the Sword Coast as Baldur's Gate: 4 in 1 Boxset. They were also included in Atari's Forgotten Realms Deluxe Edition, which, besides Neverwinter Nights, Shadows of Undrentide, and Hordes of the Underdark, contained all the Infinity Engine games except Planescape: Torment. They were also included in Ultimate Dungeons & Dragons. In November 2010, Baldur's Gate II Complete was released in digital format (Windows only) on the classic games website Good Old Games as part of a deal with Atari-Hasbro; this version includes both Shadows of Amn and the Throne of Bhaal expansion pack. Bundled with it are the game manuals in PDF format, high definition wallpapers, artwork, avatars, and the soundtracks of Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal.
On March 15, 2012, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition was announced. Being developed by Overhaul Games, it is an enhanced version of Baldur's Gate II, and will continue to use the Infinity Engine, though an updated version of it. The game is scheduled for release in 2013.
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