Baldur’s Gate fans, brace yourselves for a journey with a disappointing twist. In a cruel case of mistaken notifications, the Xbox Game Pass app sent shivers of excitement down spines by hinting at the inclusion of Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2: Enhanced Editions on the subscription service.
Alas, those dreams were swiftly dashed upon clicking, revealing the harsh reality – the iconic RPGs still remained locked behind a purchase paywall.
The saga unfolded through mobile notifications received by some Game Pass subscribers. These messages beckoned players to “rediscover two RPG classics,” with a tantalizing call to “customize your hero, recruit brave allies, and explore mystical realms” in “Baldur’s Gate I and II with Game Pass.” Understandably, hearts raced at the prospect of diving deep into Faerûn without incurring an additional cost.
However, clicking on the notification led to a soul-crushing landing on the respective store pages for both games. There, the harsh truth stared back: Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2 remained absent from the Game Pass library, their price tags mocking the fleeting hope that had just flickered.
While an official confirmation from Microsoft is still awaited, the general consensus leans towards a technical glitch causing the erroneous notifications. This adds another layer of disappointment to the saga, as eager fans were left feeling tricked and yearning for a genuine Baldur’s Gate surprise on Game Pass.
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The incident, however, does highlight the enduring love for the Baldur’s Gate series. The recent success of Baldur’s Gate 3 has undoubtedly rekindled interest in the earlier titles, making their potential Game Pass inclusion a tantalizing prospect. While this time it was a false alarm, one can’t help but wonder if this foreshadows an actual future addition.
Only time will tell if Baldur’s Gate graces the Game Pass library. Until then, fans can only hope that this technological hiccup was a preview of things to come, and that their beloved journey through Faerûn will soon be accessible through the subscription service.