Baldur’s Gate 3 delivers a whole bunch of new information, including the exact release date.
Bang from the forgotten realms: Baldur’s Gate 3 has just published a trailer not only the specific release date, but also revealed a PS5 version and the big villain. And that’s not all that’s spilling over in terms of new information!
We summarize all important information for you clearly. Be sure to check out the video for yourself first – you’ll see combat, story sequences and more in under two minutes. Whoever finds the mover beast gets an inspiration point.
1:44
Baldur’s Gate 3 reveals the exact release date in the trailer
What does the new trailer reveal?
The release date: Baldur’s Gate 3 will be released on August 31, 2023 for PC, Mac and PlayStation 5. The Xbox version has not yet been announced due to technical problems from developer Larian.
Console version: As mentioned, Baldur’s Gate 3 will also be released for PS5 and – logically – also offers full controller support. The Xbox version is located according to a Reddit post from the creators been in development for a long time, but there are technical difficulties with the split-screen mode.
According to his own statement, Larian wants to wait with the announcement until one is sure that an Xbox release is technically possible, so as not to raise hopes in vain. The company did not want to comment on speculation on the part of observers that the Xbox Series S was too weak to smoothly display the split-screen mode used in co-op mode on a console.
Chief developer Swen Vincke emphasized on Twitter that this was not an exclusive deal with Sony:
link to Twitter content
The rogue: The new video features a previously unknown villain, voiced by JK Simmons (Spider-Man, Whiplash): the necromancer Ketheric Thorm. Not only does he command an army of undead, but he has made himself invulnerable. Classic D&D antagonist! But how exactly does he fit into the story and does he have anything to do with the Mindflayers?
Ketheric Thorm seems to be a dog lover after all.
Split-Screen: It has long been known that the campaign can be played completely in co-op. Up to four players control the group of heroes online on the PC, locally two can play together in split-screen on a PS5. This option can be seen for the first time in the new video.
Bonus Content: Attention Divinity fans!
The new trailer was released along with a blog article listing the pre-order bonuses. And they are especially exciting for fans of Divinity: Original Sin 2 – that was Larian Studio’s last role-playing game before Baldur’s Gate 3.
Anyone who buys (or has already bought) Baldur’s Gate 3 before its release in Early Access will automatically upgraded to the Digital Deluxe Edition at no extra charge. So you get the following rewards right at the start:
- A playable bard song bundle with music from Divinity: Original Sin 2
- Mask of the Shapeshifter: Allows players to change shape at any time, inspired by Fane
- Cloak of the Red Prince: A cloak inspired by the Red Prince
- Merryweather Bard’s Flute: A playable instrument inspired by Lohse
- Outlaw Villain’s Needle: A dagger inspired by Sebille
- Bicon of the Sea Monster: Headdress inspired by Beast
- Paintings of Rivellon: Collection of paintings scattered throughout the Forgotten Realms
There are also some digital downloads, such as soundtrack and artwork, as well as in-game skins. There are even more bonuses in the physical Collector’s Edition, which includes a 160-page art book, among other things.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – View screenshots
PS5 Early Access: On the Sony console, you can get started with the Digital Deluxe Edition 3 days before PC players: You have access to the finished Baldur’s Gate 3 from August 28th. However, only Act 1 is available to you during this period, the PC Players have been able to play in Early Access for a long time.
What do you think of the Baldur’s Gate 3 news? Do you like the newly revealed villain? Are you excited about the Divinity bonuses or would you prefer the game universes to remain separate? We look forward to reading your thoughts in the comments.
