Summary
Game of the Year winnerBaldur’s Gate 3is suddenly available to play on Xbox Series X. When theBaldur’s Gate 31.0 release plans were announced, many fans were disappointed to see that while the game had solid PC and PS5 release dates, it wasn’t going to be available for Xbox at launch. And at one point in time, it seemed that Xbox gamers were going to have to wait until 2024 to play the long-awaited RPG.
WhenBaldur’s Gate 3released to universal acclaim, Xbox gamers were even more disappointed that the game was unavailable on their platform of choice. Difficulty in gettingBaldur’s Gate 3split-screenworking on the weaker Xbox Series S consoles was the reason why Xbox gamers were having to wait longer for the game. Luckily, it was decided thatBaldur’s Gate 3would launch on Xbox Series S without split-screen support to get the game on Xbox platforms sooner.
For a while, all Larian Studios said about theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox port was that it would be available at some point in December. Larian then confirmed that theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox release date would be revealed at The Game Awards 2023. As it turns out, Larian not only revealedBaldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox release date at The Game Awards, but it outright launched the game. As of right now, Xbox gamers can purchase and playBaldur’s Gate 3in its entirety.
When is Baldur’s Gate 3 Coming to Xbox?
Baldur’s Gate 3hitting Xbox Series X/S is huge news for Xbox gamers, as it means they now have the chance to play one of the year’s most critically-acclaimed games. Overall, it’s been a huge night forBaldur’s Gate 3, as not only did it finally release on Xbox, but it also managed totake home multiple awards at The Game Awards 2023.
Baldur’s Gate 3won the coveted Game of the Year award at the event along with five other awards, for a total of six. Besides Game of the Year,Baldur’s Gate 3also won Best Performance forNeil Newbon’s portrayal Astarion, Best Community Support, Best Role Playing Game, Best Multiplayer Game, and Players' Voice. The massive hype surroundingBaldur’s Gate 3clearly translated to big wins at The Game Awards 2023, cementing its legacy as one of the absolute-best new game releases of 2023. Needless to say, Xbox gamers should be excited to jump into the game for themselves.
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.
