FAQ: Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition for Consoles
- Release Details
- Patches
- Content
- Controls
- Multiplayer Options
- Technical Features
- Languages
- Support Channels
- When does Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition release to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch?
- Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition releases globally today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
- The game will be available physically from major retailers worldwide, and digitally from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Xbox One Store and Nintendo eShop.
- Can I buy a physical version of the game?
- Physical versions of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch will be available from major retailers today, courtesy of Skybound Games.
- Physical pre-orders are available here: https://www.skybound.com/neverwinter-nights-enhanced-edition
- Digital versions will be available from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Xbox One Store and Nintendo eShop on December 3, 2019.
- How much does Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch cost?
- $49.99 USD
Patches & Free DLC Details
What content will be included in the Day 1 Updates to Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition for consoles?
Nintendo Switch: Day 1 Patch & Free DLC Details – Released 3rd Dec
Upon release, there will be two free updates available:
- Free DLC: Premium Modules & Non-English Language Pack
- Patch: Online Multiplayer Support
Free DLC Content:
Premium Adventures:
- Darkness Over Daggerford
- Kingmaker
- Pirates of the Sword Coast
- ShadowGuard
- Witch's Wake
- Wyvern Crown of Cormyr
- Contest of Champions
- The Dark Ranger's Treasure
- The Winds of Eremor
- To Heir is Human
- Adventurers of Neverwinter (Portrait Pack)
International Language Pack
- Support for the following non-english languages:
- o French (Text & Voice)
- o Italian (Text Only)
- o German (Text & Voice)
- o Spanish (Text Only)
- o Polish (Text & Voice)
Free DLC Download Instructions:
- Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet
- Launch the eShop
- Search for Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
- The International Voice Pack will appear in the search results, and also on the eShop store page for Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- Select the International Voice Pack and follow the prompts to download the free DLC
Patch 1 Content
Online Multiplayer Support:
- Multiplayer co-op: Available for all core campaigns, expansions, campaign modules, and select persistent worlds of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition!
- Cross platform play with:
- Xbox One
- PC
- Linux
- MacOS
- Mobile
- Persistent Worlds:
- These are long-running Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition campaigns designed hosted and DM’d by fellow players. These game worlds can host up to 250+ players at a time. Persistent Worlds can only be created using the PC Dungeon Master Toolkit, but you’ll be able to join the player-run campaigns as adventurers, enjoying the unique settings of Arelith and Ravenloft: Prisoners of the Mist.
Patch 1 Download Instructions
- Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet.
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- You can also check for game updates on your Nintendo Switch:
- On the HOME menu select icon for the game you want to update (without launching the game)
- Press the “+” or the “-” button
- Select Software Update > Via the Internet
- This should begin the update
PlayStation 4: Day 1 Patch Details/ Released 3rd December
Patch Content
The Day 1 Patch for Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 4 includes:
Premium Adventures:
- Darkness Over Daggerford
- Kingmaker
- Pirates of the Sword Coast
- ShadowGuard
- Witch's Wake
- Wyvern Crown of Cormyr
- Contest of Champions
- The Dark Ranger's Treasure
- The Winds of Eremor
- To Heir is Human
- Adventurers of Neverwinter (Portrait Pack)
International Language Pack
- Support for the following non-english languages:
- o French (Text & Voice)
- o Italian (Text Only)
- o German (Text & Voice)
- o Spanish (Text Only)
- o Polish (Text & Voice)
Online Multiplayer Support
- Multiplayer co-op: Host or join your PlayStation friends in multiplayer games for the core campaigns, expansions, and campaign modules of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition!
Patch Download Instructions
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- This update includes components needed for multiplayer, so make sure that your console is connected to the internet so you can complete the update.
- You can also manually check for game updates on your PlayStation 4:
- Make sure your PlayStation 4 is connected to the internet
- Select “Check for Update” for the game on the XMB
- You should get a notification that there is an available update
- Select “Downloads” from the Notifications Menu and press “X”
- Select Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition with “X”, and then confirm the update by pressing “X” again
Xbox One: Day 1 Patch Part ONE
The Day 1 Patch for Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition on Xbox One includes Premium Adventures and an International Language pack. A later will include Online Multiplayer Support.
NOTE (Multiplayer Delay): We are actively working on a patch with Online Multiplayer Support for Xbox One. As soon as our build reaches a high enough quality, we will release a second patch to add multiplayer support, (hopefully within a few weeks of release).
Day 1 Patch Content
Premium Adventures:
- Darkness Over Daggerford
- Kingmaker
- Pirates of the Sword Coast
- ShadowGuard
- Witch's Wake
- Wyvern Crown of Cormyr
- Contest of Champions
- The Dark Ranger's Treasure
- The Winds of Eremor
- To Heir is Human
- Adventurers of Neverwinter (Portrait Pack)
International Language Pack
- Support for the following non-english languages:
- o French (Text & Voice)
- o Italian (Text Only)
- o German (Text & Voice)
- o Spanish (Text Only)
- o Polish (Text & Voice)
Patch Download Instructions
- Make sure that your Xbox One is connected to the internet.
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- You can also check for game updates on your Xbox One:
- Hit the Xbox button to open the guide
- Select System > Settings
- Select System > Updates & Downloads
- You should see available game updates here.
XBOX Multiplayer Patch Delayed; Releasing January 2020
We are actively working on a patch with Online Multiplayer Support for Xbox One. As soon as our build reaches a high enough quality, we will release a second patch with this feature. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
- Multiplayer co-op: Available for all core campaigns, expansions, campaign modules, and select persistent worlds of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition!
- Cross platform play with:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- Linux
- MacOS
- Mobile
- Persistent Worlds:
- These are long-running Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition campaigns designed hosted and DM’d by fellow players. These game worlds can host up to 250+ players at a time. Persistent Worlds can only be created using the PC Dungeon Master Toolkit, but you’ll be able to join the player-run campaigns as adventurers, enjoying the unique settings of Arelith and Ravenloft: Prisoners of the Mist.
- Download the Multiplayer Update:
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- This update includes components needed for multiplayer, so make sure that your console is connected to the internet so you can complete the update.
- You can also check for game updates on your Xbox One:
- Hit the Xbox button to open the guide
- Select System > Settings
- Select System > Updates & Downloads
- You should see available game updates here
- Hit the Xbox button to open the guide
What content is included in the console versions of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition?
- o On Disk:
- Neverwinter Nights (base game)
- Shadows of Undrentide (expansion)
- Hordes of the Underdark (expansion)
- o Premium Adventures (Free Downloads with Purchase:)
- Darkness Over Daggerford
- Kingmaker
- Pirates of the Sword Coast
- ShadowGuard
- Witch's Wake
- Wyvern Crown of Cormyr
- Contest of Champions
- The Dark Ranger's Treasure
- The Winds of Eremor
- To Heir is Human
- Adventurers of Neverwinter (Portrait Pack)
- Online Multiplayer Support
- International Language Pack (Free Download)
- Support for the following non-english languages:
- French (Text & Voice)
- Italian (Text Only)
- German (Text & Voice)
- Spanish (Text Only)
- Polish (Text & Voice)
- Support for the following non-english languages:
What improvements and updates are included in the console versions of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition?
Console Edition Improvements
- Controls optimized for console gameplay
- Upgraded support for high resolution widescreen displays
- Improved user interface and user experience
- Updated rendering engine vastly improves the game’s visual quality
- Rebalancing
- Bug fixes
What are the main differences between the computer version and the console version of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition?
Console Edition Improvements
- Controls optimized for console gameplay
- Upgraded support for high resolution widescreen displays
- Improved user interface and user experience
- Updated rendering engine vastly improves the game’s visual quality
- Rebalancing
- Bug fixes
Computer Only Features
- Aurora Toolset (PC only)
- Dungeon Master Tools (PC Only)
Controls
What are the control schemes for Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch?
Nintendo Switch (JoyCon):
Nintendo Switch (Pro):
PlayStation 4:
Xbox One:
Multiplayer Options
What multiplayer options will be available for Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One?
Nintendo Switch
- Multiplayer co-op: Available for all core campaigns, expansions, campaign modules, and select persistent worlds of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition!
- Cross platform play with:
- Xbox One
- PC
- Linux
- MacOS
- Mobile
- Persistent Worlds:
- These are long-running Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition campaigns designed hosted and DM’d by fellow players. These game worlds can host up to 250+ players at a time. Persistent Worlds can only be created using the PC Dungeon Master Toolkit, but you’ll be able to join the player-run campaigns as adventurers, enjoying the unique settings of Arelith and Ravenloft: Prisoners of the Mist.
- Download the Multiplayer Update:
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- This update includes components needed for multiplayer, so make sure that your console is connected to the internet so you can complete the update.
- You can also check for game updates on your Nintendo Switch:
- Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet
- On the HOME menu select icon for the game you want to update (without launching the game)
- Press the “+” or the “-” button
- Select Software Update > Via the Internet
- This should begin the update
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
PlayStation 4
- Multiplayer co-op: Host or join your PlayStation friends in multiplayer games for the core campaigns, expansions, and campaign modules of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition!
- Download the Multiplayer Update:
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- This update includes components needed for multiplayer, so make sure that your console is connected to the internet so you can complete the update.
- You can also manually check for game updates on your PlayStation 4:
- Make sure your PlayStation 4 is connected to the internet
- Select “Check for Update” for the game on the XMB
- You should get a notification that there is an available update
- Select “Downloads” from the Notifications Menu and press “X”
- Select Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition with “X”, and then confirm the update by pressing “X” again
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
Xbox One
- Multiplayer co-op: Available for all core campaigns, expansions, campaign modules, and select persistent worlds of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition!
- Cross platform play with:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- Linux
- MacOS
- Mobile
- Persistent Worlds:
- These are long-running Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition campaigns designed hosted and DM’d by fellow players. These game worlds can host up to 250+ players at a time. Persistent Worlds can only be created using the PC Dungeon Master Toolkit, but you’ll be able to join the player-run campaigns as adventurers, enjoying the unique settings of Arelith and Ravenloft: Prisoners of the Mist.
- Download the Multiplayer Update:
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- This update includes components needed for multiplayer, so make sure that your console is connected to the internet so you can complete the update.
- You can also check for game updates on your Xbox One:
- Hit the Xbox button to open the guide
- Select System > Settings
- Select System > Updates & Downloads
- You should see available game updates here.
- Hit the Xbox button to open the guide
- Once you’ve inserted your disk or downloaded the game digitally, you should be prompted to complete an update upon launching Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- Download the Multiplayer Update:
Unfortunately only Online Multiplayer is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
Technical Features
Can I use the Aurora Toolset and/or the Dungeon Master Client in the console versions of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- Unfortunately, these features are not included in the console versions. Xbox One and Nintendo Switch players can join the Persistent Worlds, Arelith and Raveloft: Prisoners of the Mist, which are player-run campaigns created using the PC Dungeon Master toolset.
Can I install mods into Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch?
- Mods are not supported in the console versions of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
Can I play player-made modules on console?
- The Dungeon Master client is not available for the console versions of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition. However, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One players will be able to access select persistent worlds created by other players.
- Several expansions and modules are included with the purchase of the console version of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
- On Disk:
- Neverwinter Nights (base game)
- Shadows of Undrentide (expansion)
- Hordes of the Underdark (expansion)
- Premium Modules (Free Downloads with Purchase:)
- Darkness Over Daggerford
- Kingmaker
- Pirates of the Sword Coast
- ShadowGuard
- Witch's Wake
- Wyvern Crown of Cormyr
- Other Modules (Free Downloads with Purchase):
- Contest of Champions
- The Dark Ranger's Treasure
- The Winds of Eremor
- To Heir is Human
- Adventurers of Neverwinter (Portrait Pack)
- On Disk:
Are there any differences between the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions?
- The persistent worlds of Arelith and Ravenloft: Prisoners of the Mist are available for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch players. This feature is not available for PlayStation 4.
- Cross-platform multiplayer is available for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch players. This feature is not available for PlayStation 4 (online multiplayer with other PlayStation 4 players is available).
- The Xbox One version supports automatic cloud saving.
Is it possible to use mouse & keyboard in the console version of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition?
- No the game is tailored for gameplay using console controllers.
Will controller support be made available for the computer version of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition?
- Beamdog has no current plans to add controller support to the computer version of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
Is it possible to use touchscreen controls?
- No the games are tailored for gameplay using console controllers.
Does the console version of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition support Cloud Saves?
- Xbox One: Yes, automatic cloud saves are supported.
- PlayStation 4: The game will not automatically save to the cloud, but PlayStation Plus members can manually create back-up save data.
- Nintendo Switch: The game will not automatically save to the cloud, but those with a Nintendo Switch Online account can manually create back-up save data.
Languages
What localizations / languages will be available in Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch?
The following localizations will be available at launch as patches for Xbox One, Playstation 4 and as a free download for Nintendo Switch.
NOTE: The non-english localizations listed below are only available in the base campaign and the two expansions: Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark. Other modules are only available as English versions.
- English: Text & Voice
- French: Text & Voice
- Italian: Text only
- German: Text & Voice
- Spanish: Text only
- Polish: Text & Voice
Support Channels
Where can I report a bug / issue with Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition?
- Report issues at Beamdog’s Service Desk: http://support.beamdog.com/
Where can I get help with my physical order of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition?
Contact Skybound Games’ Support Portal: https://help.skybound.com/support/home