Game guide
Baldur's Gate 3
A turn-based role-playing game built on Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition rules, where you build a party and shape a branching story through the Forgotten Realms. It supports up to four-player online co-op and, on consoles, local split-screen.
- Developer
- Larian Studios
- Publisher
- Larian Studios
- Released
- August 3, 2023 (PC); September 6, 2023 (PS5); December 7, 2023 (Xbox Series X|S)
- Platforms
- PC, macOS, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Price
- $59.99
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Baldur's Gate 3 — frequently asked
Why does it require an SSD?
The game constantly streams huge amounts of voiced dialogue and cinematic data, so solid-state speed is needed to avoid stalls; unlike many games, the SSD is a requirement, not just a recommendation.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 hard to run?
The GPU/CPU targets are moderate (GTX 970 minimum, RTX 2060 Super recommended), but your CPU must support AVX2, and Act 3 is CPU-heavy, so a decent processor helps.
Is there a PS4 or Xbox One version?
No. Baldur's Gate 3 is current-generation only: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (plus PC and Mac).
Sources
- Larian Studios — BG3 system requirements
- Steam — Baldur's Gate 3
- Charlie Intel — BG3 crossplay platform status
- GamesRadar — How to play Baldur's Gate 3 cross-play
- Wikipedia — Baldur's Gate 3 (release dates, Series S split-screen)
- HowLongToBeat — Baldur's Gate 3
- Last verified: July 12, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.