Baldur's Gate 3 | Game Rant (2024)

Your changes have been saved

Email Is sent

Please verify your email address.

You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics.

Manage Your List

Follow

Followed

Follow with Notifications

Follow

Unfollow

Baldur's Gate 3 is a Dungeons and Dragons inspired RPG developed and published by Larian Studios. Featuring both a single player and cooperative element, players create their character by selecting a starting class, take on quests, level up, and engage in turn-based combat using the D&D 5th edition rule set.

+ See More

Baldur's Gate 3 Guide Hub

This Baldur's Gate 3 guide hub collects Game Rant's guides to help players learn about combat, choices, classes, quests, and more in BG3.

Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Best Feats for Druids, Ranked

1:37

Baldur's Gate 3 - Gameplay Trailer

6:08

Baldur's Gate 3 - Opening Cinematic

Baldur's Gate 3 | Game Rant (5)
Baldur's Gate 3

Franchise
Baldur's Gate
Platform(s)
PC, Stadia, macOS, PS5, Xbox Series X

Released
August 3, 2023
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
Publisher(s)
Larian Studios
Genre(s)
RPG

ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat
30 Hours

Metascore
96

Split Screen Orientation
Vertical Only

Number of Players
1-4

PS Plus Availability
N/A

Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players

latest

5:09
The Best Co-Op Games On Steam (May 2024)

Steam

With tons of co-op games, from AAA releases to indie darlings, Steam may be the perfect place for players to hop online with their friends.

ByAustin Clark

Baldur's Gate 3: 7 Best Rings for Casters

Games

In Baldur's Gate 3, Rings are equippable accessories with unique buffs and special effects. This list covers the best rings for spellcasters.

ByHamza Haq

2:29
What To Expect From Baldur's Gate 3 In 2024

Games

Baldur's Gate 3 was one of the most successful games of 2023, and shows no signs of stopping in the new year! Fans of the title can expect continued b

ByAustin Clark

Games

Baldur's Gate 3 establishes interesting monster interactions that Dungeons and Dragons should take note of while building a complex world.

ByRenee Ziel

Larian Opens Up on Baldur's Gate 3 Crunch

Games

The head of Larian Studios opens up on Baldur's Gate 3 crunch, confirming that the game's development was not free of overtime work.

ByDominik Bošnjak

Baldur's Gate 3 Writer Reveals Game Almost Returned To Classic Franchise Location

Games

Adam Smith, the lead writer of Baldur's Gate 3, reveals that Larian's latest RPG almost took players back to a classic location from the series.

1

ByDaniel Morris

Baldur's Gate 3's Side Quest Design is its Secret Weapon

Games

With a game like Baldur's Gate 3, a number of factors make it successful—but perhaps none are as powerful as its side quest design.

ByRenee Ziel

Best Alternative Classes For Each Companion In Baldur’s Gate 3

Games

Whilst the best companions in Baldur's Gate 3 have strength in their original classes, these alternatives provide the best outcome.

ByMegan Smith

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Wizard Class Build

Games

In Baldur's Gate 3, Wizard builds that take the Evocation subclass will get more damaging spells and prevent themselves from hurting party members.

ByErik Petrovich

5:27
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Warlock Class Build

Games

The Best Baldur's Gate 3 Warlock build relies on the Great Old One for powers that turn the tide of a fight while empowering Eldritch Blast.

ByErik Petrovich

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Sorcerer Class Build

Games

The best Baldur's Gate 3 Sorcerer build is one that avoids taking the chances of Wild Magic, and instead relies on their Draconic heritage.

ByErik Petrovich

Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Best Feats For Fighters, Ranked

Games

Fighters in Baldur's Gate 3 receive more feats that most other classes, and as such, have more options for how to shape their builds.

ByIsaac Garry-Madden

Baldur's Gate 3 Player Notices Hilarious Detail in the Credits

Games

An eagle-eyed Baldur's Gate 3 player discovers a hilarious detail in the credits, which is certain to slip by most who complete Larian's RPG.

ByDaniel Morris

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Rogue Class Build

Games

The best Rogue build in BG3 takes the Thief subclass to new heights by allowing more Sneak Attack and Offhand opportunities.

ByErik Petrovich

Larian Has Bad News For Some Baldur's Gate 3 Fans on PS5

Games

Larian shares some bad news about Baldur's Gate 3 on PlayStation 5, which will likely only affect a small number of players out there.

2

ByDaniel Morris

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Ranger Class Build

Games

The Ranger subclass Beast Master makes for one of the strongest Ranger Builds in Baldur's Gate 3 thanks to its Summon Companion feature.

ByErik Petrovich

6:14
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Paladin Class Build

Games

The best Paladin build in BG3 is hard to nail down, but players who want to double as a bruiser and support should follow this guide.

ByErik Petrovich

3:15
The Best Beginner Classes in Baldur's Gate 3

Games

Baldur's Gate 3 lets players step in almost any class from the Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook, and these are the easiest ones for begginers.

ByAdam Sy

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Fighter Class Build

Games

In Baldur's Gate 3, the Fighter's Battle Master subclass is one of the best Fighter builds in the full release thanks to its unique Superiority dice.

ByErik Petrovich

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Monk Class Build

Games

Though the Monk Class wasn't available in BG3's Early Access, fans are already pretty sure that the way of Shadow will be the best Monk build.

ByErik Petrovich

See More
Baldur's Gate 3 | Game Rant (2024)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Prof. Nancy Dach

Last Updated:

Views: 5593

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (57 voted)

Reviews: 88% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Prof. Nancy Dach

Birthday: 1993-08-23

Address: 569 Waelchi Ports, South Blainebury, LA 11589

Phone: +9958996486049

Job: Sales Manager

Hobby: Web surfing, Scuba diving, Mountaineering, Writing, Sailing, Dance, Blacksmithing

Introduction: My name is Prof. Nancy Dach, I am a lively, joyous, courageous, lovely, tender, charming, open person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.