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Wizards of the Coast is driving two major discussions: potential remake plans for Baldur’s Gate 2 (and possibly a revamp of Baldur’s Gate 1), and intense scrutiny over its unionization process. Several outlets report troubling conduct during a union election, along with internal-facing HR/partnership changes.

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Wizards Of The Coast Deadnamed Trans Employees In Front Of Their Colleagues During Union Election, Apologized, Then Did It Again ·
Key Takeaway Alongside Baldur’s Gate remake speculation, Wizards of the Coast faces serious negative attention over alleged deadnaming of trans employees during a union election.
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Alongside Baldur’s Gate remake speculation, Wizards of the Coast faces serious negative attention over alleged deadnaming of trans employees during a union election.

Wizards of the Coast is driving two major discussions: potential remake plans for Baldur’s Gate 2 (and possibly a revamp of Baldur’s Gate 1), and intense scrutiny over its unionization process. Several outlets report troubling conduct during a union election, along with internal-facing HR/partnership changes.

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Top 3 signals · Alongside Baldur’s Gate remake speculation, Wizards of the
Rock Paper Shotgun · 4d ago
Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game
Kotaku · 7h ago
Wizards Of The Coast Deadnamed Trans Employees In Front Of Their Colleagues During Union Election, Apologized, Then Did It Again
Eurogamer · 4d ago
Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, with the first game "likely" getting the same treatment too

Broader Wizards of the Coast coverage

Other Wizards of the Coast activity — not part of the “Alongside Baldur’s Gate remake speculation, Wizards of the” story
GamesIndustry.biz · 9d ago
Wizards of the Coast writes to staff to explain "how union representation works" as studio prepares to vote to unionize
GamesIndustry.biz · 17d ago
Wizards of the Coast ends partnership with Giant Skull

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Remake target Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in the works
Possible scope Baldur's Gate 1 may also get a similar treatment
Union event Wizards of the Coast prepared to vote to unionize
Reported misconduct Deadnamed trans employees during union election; apologized, then did it again

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  • Track updates specifically about a Baldur’s Gate 2 remake (and whether Baldur’s Gate 1 is included) from major gaming outlets. Eurogamer
  • Follow coverage of Wizards of the Coast’s unionization vote and any related statements or outcomes. GamesIndustry.biz

What Changed

  • Wizards Of The Coast Deadnamed Trans Employees In Front Of Their Colleagues During Union Election, Apologized, Then Did It Again Kotaku
  • Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in the works at Wizards of the Coast, with the first game "likely" getting the same treatment too Eurogamer
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Broader Wizards of the Coast coverage · not part of the Alongside Baldur’s Gate remake speculation, Wizards of the story
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