Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larian Studios has teased that the game’s Xbox release date will be announced at some point later this week.Baldur’s Gate 3has proven to be a massive success, standing tall as one of the highest-rated video games ever made with that acclaim translating into plenty of award nominations.
The Game Awards 2023 recently pulled the curtain back on its nomineesfor 2023, withBaldur’s Gate 3nominated for eight awards, including Game of the Year. Tied withAlan Wake 2as the most-nominated game at The Game Awards this year, many expectBaldur’s Gate 3to take home multiple awards when it’s all said and done.
WithBaldur’s Gate 3enjoying such immense critical acclaim on PC and PS5, it’s understandable that some Xbox fans may be anxious to play the beloved RPG on their platform of choice. A recent leak suggested that theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox release date would be December 6. Larian pushed back against those claims, but still has yet to provide an update on when exactly fans can play the Xbox version beyond that it will be available before 2023 is out. In a tweet celebrating its multiple Game Awards 2023 nominations, Larian teased that Xbox fans should keep an eye on its Twitter account for a release date announcement this week. So while fans still don’t know the exact day that they will learn of theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox release date, they should know within the next few days.
WheneverBaldur’s Gate 3does arrive on Xbox, there will be a key difference between the version of the game playable on Xbox Series X and the one playable on Xbox Series S. Unfortunately,Baldur’s Gate 3will not have split-screen on Xbox Series Sat launch, though it’s possible it will be added in a future update. Anyone wanting to playBaldur’s Gate 3co-op locally will have to make sure that they play through the game on Xbox Series X.
Otherwise, fans can expect the Xbox version ofBaldur’s Gate 3to offer the same level of quality found in the PC and PS5 versions. Those that have already played the game on other platforms but want to switch to Xbox should note thatBaldur’s Gate 3does have cross-save functionality, though it is currently lacking crossplay at the time of this writing.
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.
