Baldur's Gate 3

An RPG in the Forgotten Realms

Developed and published by Larian Studios on the Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur's Gate 3 launched on 3 August 2023 on PC (Steam and GOG), on 6 September 2023 on PS5 and on 7 December 2023 on Xbox Series X|S, after three years in Early Access. Infected by a parasite that slowly transforms them, players choose from Dungeons & Dragons classes and races or play a pre-made character. The adventure can be played solo or with others, up to four online and two in split-screen on console, and saves can move between platforms with a Larian account.

What the press says

On PC, TheSixthAxis (9/10) calls it an exquisite role-playing game and an incredible recreation of the Dungeons & Dragons experience, in a word unmissable; it praises the storytelling, visuals and voice acting, and only notes that the difficulty can be frustrating at times. PC Gamer (97/100, PC) sees an unrivalled RPG that will swallow your life whole; its reviewer calls it the greatest RPG he has ever played.

Editions and prices

Checked on 12 November 2026: the standard edition costs €59.99 on Steam and GOG, and €69.99 on the PlayStation Store (PS5) and the Xbox Store (Xbox Series X|S and PC via Xbox Play Anywhere). On the PlayStation Store, the Digital Deluxe Edition is on sale at €55.99 instead of €79.99 until 1 December 2026 at 00:59 (Paris time). On the Xbox Store, the Digital Deluxe Edition costs €79.99. PS Plus trials, Xbox subscription prices and the Deluxe content sold separately are not listed in the offers. The Mac version and physical editions were not checked.

Who is it for?

Fans of story-driven RPGs and turn-based tactical combat, Dungeons & Dragons players, and anyone who wants a long adventure alone or with friends. The measured pace and rich rules may take some getting used to.

Press average

The score block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews of the PC version, checked on 12 November 2026: TheSixthAxis 9/10 and PC Gamer 97/100. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. The PS5 and Xbox versions are not covered. This summary is not a hands-on review.