The Non-Interactive Demo (NID) uses the Infinity Game Engine (developed by BioWare) and various scripts to take you on a mini-tour of some sites and special effects in Baldur's Gate. The engine used in the NID dates from September 1997 so many improvements were made since then (.zip version here). Size: 34.1 MB (released 5/27/98)
Baldur's Gate Graphics Test
The Graphics Test was released at the same time as the NID to permit people to evaluate whether their video cards would support Baldur's Gate. The test is based on a game engine that is newer than the one used for the NID. Size: 838 kb (released 5/30/98)
Baldur's Gate E3 Trailer
The movie trailer shown at E3 1998. Shows various cut scenes and action shots from the game. Running time: Approx. 1 minute. Size: 10.0 MB
Baldur's Gate Movie Trailer
Quicktime movie trailer of various cut scenes and action shots from the game. Running time: Approx. 90s
Baldur's Gate Comic
This comic was handed out at the E3 as well as included in certain magazine subcriptions. It introduces some of the characters present in Baldur's Gate although the story line is unrelated. Size: 1.96 MB (released 9/8/98)
Extra Baldur's Gate Music
Bioware has released the music you hear when you play the credits in mp3 format, along with some never before heard remixes! Either download all of them at once (11.8 MB) or individually below. (released 3/26/99)
This .zip file from BioWare contains a screenshot and an 11 sec .wav sound file of a male priest casting Draw Upon Holy Might. Size: 909 kB (released 11/24/98)
Unofficial Windows Themes
To make use of a theme, you need Win98, Win95 with PLUS! or Win95 with the shareware program Desktop Themes. The following unofficial Baldur's Gate themes were created by:
Eric V. -- download #1 (1.8 MB) or #2 (2.3 MB) (released 6/27/98).
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