We Love It's Guide to…
Build a six-hero D&D party and explore the frozen North, battling monsters in dungeons with real-time-with-pause tactics.
Released 30 Oct 2014
Build Six Heroes
Pause Tactical Battles
Explore Icy Dungeons
The frozen classic returns. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition preserves the spirit of the original adventure while refining it for modern players, letting you build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and brave the harsh, haunting beauty of the Spine of the World.
Developed by Beamdog · Published by Beamdog
You lead a party of up to six heroes through Icewind Dale, a frozen region where a growing threat endangers the surrounding lands. You create the party yourself rather than recruiting permanent companions.
Travel through varied wilderness and dungeon locations, take on quests, uncover secrets, and fight monsters. Combat runs in real time, but you can pause to issue commands and coordinate your party.
Build characters using AD&D 2nd Edition rules, choosing classes and abilities, learning spells, and equipping the group with weapons and magical gear. The Enhanced Edition includes the main campaign, two expansions, restored quests, and co-op multiplayer.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its tactical party combat, the freedom to build a full custom team, and the steady challenge of exploring dungeons and fighting varied monsters. Its wintry atmosphere, locations, and music also draw praise, as does its appeal as a classic D&D-style adventure. Some players find the combat-heavy pace tiring or prefer games with more developed companion stories.
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition brings back the chilling, atmospheric adventure that defined a generation of classic cRPGs. Originally released in 2000, this is the Dungeons & Dragons journey that led countless players into the frozen North—now thoughtfully refined for modern adventurers while preserving every bit of its old‑school charm.
Customize a full party of up to six heroes and brave the icy wilderness of the Spine of the World, battling fearsome monsters, delving into ancient dungeons, and uncovering the long‑buried secrets hidden beneath the snow.
Experience the full breadth of the original 2000 adventure, including the base campaign, both official expansions, and restored quests that were left on the cutting‑room floor. It’s the most complete version of the classic ever assembled.
Original Icewind Dale Campaign
Heart of Winter Expansion
Trials of the Luremaster Expansion
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition preserves the deep party‑building that made the original a standout among classic cRPGs. Shape a full adventuring company with expanded class options, new spells, and powerful gear to help you survive the frozen North.
Expanded Class Options: Over 30 new character kits and adventuring classes
Carry Over Your Heroes: Upload characters from previous playthroughs
New Spells & Gear: Dozens of additional abilities and items to strengthen your party
New Magical Equipment: Fresh armor and weaponry to aid you in the harsh surroundings
2D Isometric Graphics: The timeless perspective of classic cRPGs
Real‑Time‑with‑Pause Combat: Strategic encounters with old‑school pacing
2nd Edition AD&D Rules: Faithfully adapted for authentic Dungeons & Dragons play
Thoughtful refinements make the classic smoother to play today, while preserving its unmistakable atmosphere.
Updated Interface: Includes a new quick‑loot bar for easier exploration
Polished Experience: Scores of bug fixes and improvements to the original game
Cross‑Platform Multiplayer: Adventure together across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
Far beyond the warmth of civilization lies Icewind Dale, a stark and unforgiving stretch of land where only the hardiest souls endure. Journey deep into the Spine of the World, a land of snow‑shrouded peaks and ancient dangers, where beasts grow cunning to survive the endless winter.
Beneath the carved glaciers, a sinister force gathers strength—an evil whose schemes threaten to spill destruction across the face of Faerûn. This is the world of Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, a classic Dungeons & Dragons adventure reborn for a new age of heroes.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 50 |
| Age ratings |
|
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
|
| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
