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Baldur's Gate III

by Larian Studios

Released August 3, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Linux.

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About Baldur's Gate III

An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.

The land of Faerûn is in turmoil. Refugees cross the wilds, fleeing the helltorn stronghold of Elturel. A vicious cult marches across the Sword Coast, uniting every race of monsters and men under the banner of a cryptic god they call the Absolute. Chaos strikes at Faerûn's foundations, and none may escape its talons. Not even you. The grotesque nautiloid ship appears out of nowhere, blotting out the sun. Its writhing tentacles snatch you from where you stand. The mind flayers have come, imprisoning you on their ship, infecting you with their horrid parasite. You will become one of them. By fate or fortune, you survive when the nautiloid crashes in the Sword Coast outlands. You set out for civilisation, desperate for a cure for the parasite festering in your brain, only to take centre stage in a conspiracy that runs as deep as the Nine Hells. New enemies await. As for old foes... the shadows stir. And all roads lead to the legendary city of Baldur's Gate.

Release dates by platform

PCEarly accessOctober 6, 2020 · Out now
PlayStation 5September 6, 2023 · Out now
MacSeptember 22, 2023 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SDecember 8, 2023 · Out now
LinuxSeptember 23, 2025 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score9510 reviews
Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 861K positive
Player score951631 ratings on IGDB
Playing now47,692on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM)
DirectXVersion 11
Storage150 GB available space

Recommended

OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM)
DirectXVersion 11
Storage150 GB available space

Baldur's Gate III FAQ

When did Baldur's Gate III come out?

Baldur's Gate III was released on August 3, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Linux.

Is Baldur's Gate III on PlayStation 5?

Yes. Baldur's Gate III launched on PlayStation 5 on September 6, 2023.

Is Baldur's Gate III on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. Baldur's Gate III launched on Xbox Series X|S on December 8, 2023.

Is Baldur's Gate III on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Baldur's Gate III has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Linux.

Who is making Baldur's Gate III?

Baldur's Gate III is developed by Larian Studios.

Is Baldur's Gate III multiplayer?

Yes. Baldur's Gate III supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split screen.

How much does Baldur's Gate III cost?

Baldur's Gate III costs $59.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Baldur's Gate III good?

Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 97% of 861,309 reviews are positive. Critics average 95/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Baldur's Gate III?

The minimum GPU is Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Baldur's Gate III system requirements page.

Baldur's Gate series

9 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Baldur's Gate1998
  2. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn2000
  3. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance2001
  4. Baldur's Gate III: The Black Hound2003
  5. Baldur's Gate Java Game2004
  6. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition2012
  7. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition2013
  8. Blood in Baldur's Gate2023
  9. Baldur's Gate III2023

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