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People are discussing Wizards of the Coast’s current slate of business and studio changes, including internal communication about unionization and ending a partnership with Giant Skull. There’s also chatter that Wizards of the Coast may be developing a Baldur’s Gate 2 remake, potentially alongside a revamp of the first game.

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Key Takeaway Wizards of the Coast is facing both corporate staffing/union developments and shifting partnerships, while gaming rumors point to potential new Baldur’s Gate projects.
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Wizards of the Coast is facing both corporate staffing/union developments and shifting partnerships, while gaming rumors point to potential new Baldur’s Gate projects.

People are discussing Wizards of the Coast’s current slate of business and studio changes, including internal communication about unionization and ending a partnership with Giant Skull. There’s also chatter that Wizards of the Coast may be developing a Baldur’s Gate 2 remake, potentially alongside a revamp of the first game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun · 8d ago
Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game

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GamesIndustry.biz · 20d ago
Wizards of the Coast ends partnership with Giant Skull
GamesIndustry.biz · 13d ago
Wizards of the Coast writes to staff to explain "how union representation works" as studio prepares to vote to unionize

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Baldur's Gate 2 status Remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast
Possible adjacent project Could include a revamp of the first Baldur’s Gate
Union update Wizards of the Coast wrote to staff on how union representation works
Union timing Company prepares to vote to unionize
Partnership end Wizards of the Coast ended partnership with Giant Skull

What to Watch

  • Follow reporting on the upcoming union vote and any related staff communications from Wizards of the Coast. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch for announcements or confirmations about a Baldur’s Gate 2 remake and whether a Baldur’s Gate 1 revamp is also planned. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Track future updates on what replaces the terminated Giant Skull partnership. GamesIndustry.biz

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  • Baldur's Gate 2 remake reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast, possibly alongside a revamp of the first game Rock Paper Shotgun
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