Baldur’s Gate 3 Launches In August With Online Co-op And Cross-Platform Progression
After nearly three years in early access, Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally preparing to make the leap to full release on PC/Mac and PlayStation 5. The Dungeons & Dragons inspired RPG will arrive simultaneously on PC/Mac and PlayStation 5 on August 31st with online multiplayer co-op, controller support, cross-platform progression, and a split-screen option for the console version.
The latest installment in the Baldur’s Gate series comes 23 years after the launch of Baldur’s Gate 2 and is set 120 years after the events of the second game’s Shadows of Amn expansion. Unlike previous games in the series, Baldur’s Gate will have turn-based combat similar to Larian Studio’s Divinity series and will be based on the D&D 5th Edition ruleset.
“From the creators of Divinity: Original Sin 2 begins the start of a next-generation RPG, set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Gather your party, and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power...
Though each of you differ in innumerable ways, one thing binds you all together: a parasite planted in your brains. With it comes mysterious abilities, but also the looming threat of gruesome transformation into a Mind Flayer. Resist, and turn darkness against itself. Or embrace corruption, and become ultimate evil.”
Players who purchase the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions of the game will be able to jump into the full release build three days ahead of everyone else. For now, you can check out the official release date announcement trailer below.
