Summary
Larian Studios' Michael Douse has reacted to recent leaks about theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox release date, indicating that the leaks are not accurate.Baldur’s Gate 3is tied forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomas 2023’s highest-rated new game. It has been a monumental success on both PC and PlayStation 5, so it’s no surprise that many Xbox gamers are anxious to play it on their platform of choice.
Initially, what keptBaldur’s Gate 3from hitting Xbox Series X/S the same day as its PS5 counterpart was the desire to get split-screen co-op working on both the Xbox Series X and Series S. The plan tooffer split-screen co-op on the Series S versionofBaldur’s Gate 3has been abandoned for now to get the game on Xbox consoles before the year is out. Larian has repeatedly said that it hopes to releaseBaldur’s Gate 3on Xbox Series X/S before the end of 2023, but a recent leak offered a more specific date.
A recent leak claimed that theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox release datewould be December 6. Some fans had already questioned the leak since December 6 falls on a Wednesday and the vast majority of new video games release on Tuesdays and Fridays. However,BG3dropped on PC on a Thursday and the PS5 version released on a Wednesday, so others found the leaked December 6 date for Xbox easier to believe. Responding to a report about theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox release date leak, Larian’s Michael Douse stated, “News to me.”
Douse offered more information in a follow-up tweet. He indicated that Larian itself doesn’t know the Xbox release date yet, and it won’t until the team is “confident in the release version.” Douse reiterated that Larian hopes toreleaseBaldur’s Gate 3on Xbox by the end of 2023. “The key takeaway here should be that we want a really good version that Xbox fans deserve. This means we’ll work on it until we’re happy to release it.”
The key takeaway here should be that we want a really good version that Xbox fans deserve.
It makes sense that Larian is hesitant to rush the Xbox port ofBaldur’s Gate 3and wants to ensure that the game releases on Series X and S in as polished a form as possible. After all,Baldur’s Gate 3has a reputation for being one of the best video games of all time, and a shoddy port could somewhat sour some fans on the game. Larian has a long history of releasing quality ports of its games on Xbox platforms, though, so fans shouldn’t worry about theBG3Xbox port. Chances are good that it will release in a state that only helpssolidifyBaldur’s Gate 3as one of the best new games of 2023.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
