Many years ago, the King of Shadows was defeated in a great battle that decided the fate of the Sword Coast. Now, after all those years, a hero's village is attacked and he finds a mysterious shard that dates back to the fateful battle that felled the King of Shadows. With a quest at hand, the warrior must travel to Neverwinter, seeking answers to uncover the mysteries of the shard.

In the sequel to classic PC RPG Neverwinter Nights, players return to a world based on D&D rules, with hardcore role-playing and a deep story where players' choices can have far-reaching consequences across the Sword Coast.