Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor re-release arrives on Steam and GOG

SNEG and Wizards of the Coast released a digital re-release of Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor on Steam and GOG on November 6. The game costs $19.99, with a 10% discount available on Steam at launch.

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The 2001 title originally had issues where bugs corrupted saves or destroyed quest items, and uninstallation erased system files. A reviewer reported that they did not encounter these issues during the first hours of the re-release. This version supports widescreen resolutions up to 4K, adds gamepad and Steam Deck support, and includes a Legacy option offering classic visuals and mechanics. Players can also adjust combat animation speeds and use a reworked interface with a quick-action bar.

Set in the Forgotten Realms ten years after the first Pool of Radiance, the game uses turn-based combat for parties of up to four player characters and two companions. The game features no gnomes, halflings, or wizards, and the sorcerer is the only available arcane caster.

The re-release has 70% "Mostly Positive" reviews on Steam. Players noted the price is higher than SNEG's previous release of The Temple of Elemental Evil. While players initially reported that demo saves did not carry over, a first patch allows the full version to pick up those saves automatically.