After months of early access, we have a Baldur’s Gate 3 release date at last and a new trailer from the February PlayStation State of Play. Larian announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 will release on Aug. 31, 2023, for PC and PS5. The studio didn’t mention an Xbox release date, so if it happens, it may be at a later date.
The new trailer highlighted a glimpse of what to expect from Baldur’s Gate 3 when it launches, including the detailed character creator and some of the additions Larian made during early access, including a short look at the new bard class.
Despite having “3” in the name, Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t really a direct sequel to 2000’s Baldur’s Gate 2, which BioWare developed. It has more in line with Divinity: Original Sin – another Larian property – than Baldur’s Gate, and you can see some of the similarities in combat.
Positioning is everything, as you use the environment to get an edge over your opponent by setting things on fire, freezing terrain, and wielding every ability at your disposal.
Also like Divinity, you can play the entire campaign with friends.
If you have the cash to spare, Larian is offering a Baldur’s Gate 3 collector’s edition for the princely sum of $300 and a digital deluxe version that’s less expensive and offers early access to the game’s first act.
Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF
