Baldur’s Gate 3: Sale, Game Size, Languages, Characters And More
We’re going over some of the key details of Baldur’s Gate 3 ahead of its long-awaited final release on PC on August 3rd. There are only a few days left for the launch of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC, so in the following lines we are going to bring you some details that you should know because of the launch, such as the date, the available editions, initial classes, romances. And other details that you are going to see to be able to see below while you wait for the arrival of this new role-playing adventure set in the universe of the Forgotten Realms.
When is Baldur’s Gate 3 on sale?
Baldur’s Gate 3 has two different release dates. The first is that of the PC version that will hit stores on August 3, 2023, while the second is that of PlayStation 5 with a version that will hit stores on September 6 of this year. Also below you can see in an image the specific launch time for the global launch on a computer:
Will Baldur’s Gate 3 come to consoles?
As you have seen in the previous point, Baldur’s Gate 3 does come to consoles. Initially, it is released for PlayStation 5 and later, on a date yet to be confirmed, it will reach Xbox Series X/S, when Larian Studios, creators of the game, finish solving a technical problem that prevents one of the most interesting options from working of the game, the split-screen cooperative.
What editions does Baldur’s Gate 3 have? Is there a physical edition or is it only digital?
Larian Studios has opted for Baldur’s Gate 3 to have an almost exclusively digital release except for the Collector’s Edition. In total, we have three different editions that you can find in this news with all the luxury of details, although as a summary here you have the most outstanding information of each of them:
Standard Edition: Available on PC for €59.99 (GOG and Steam) and on PS5 for €69.99 (PlayStation Store). Includes only the base game.
Deluxe Digital Edition: Available only on PS5 for €79.99. Includes the base game, 72-hour early access to the first act of the game, and cosmetic digital extras like a bardic song or exclusive theme.
Collector’s Edition: Available for PC and PS5 for €259.99. Includes a digital code for Baldur’s Gate 3 and different physical extras, including a 10-inch “Mind Flayer VS. Drow” battle figure, a 160-page hardcover art book, or a 20-sided die with inscriptions from the game.
How long is Baldur’s Gate 3?
As you know, we are facing a role-playing game with a lot to offer both at the exploration and secondary levels, alternative plots and many extras, but if we focus on the main story, the game will last between 75 and 100 hours depending on our expertise with the game. , while if we aim to complete 100 % of the game the number shoots up to more than 200 hours. On the other hand, keep in mind that this is a gigantic game with 174 hours of cinematics, twice as long as all seasons of Game of Thrones, as well as more than three times as many conversations as JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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Can you play Baldur’s Gate 3 with a controller on a PC?
When Baldur’s Gate 3 began its early access in 2020 for PC you couldn’t play it with a controller but currently yes, you can play Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC with a controller, something quite logical if we take into account that the game is also going to go on sale for PS5.
What are the minimum and recommended requirements?
The minimum and recommended requirements of Baldur’s Gate 3 for PC can be found below:
Minimum requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350
Memory: 8GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 150 GB of available space
Recommended Requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
Memory: 16GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT (8GB+ of VRAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 150 GB of available space
Is it translated into English?
Yes, Baldur’s Gate 3 has texts translated into English so that you can soak up its history without having any obstacles with the language, while the voices of the protagonists are dubbed into English.
Is it necessary to have played another Baldur’s Gate?
The short and easy answer is that no, you don’t need to have played the previous instalments of the saga to enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3, since it is set 120 years after the events that occurred in Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn, and also the story we were told in the veteran Bioware game is no longer canon within the Forgotten Realms universe. Of course, if you have played the previous instalments, you will surely be pleased to know that you can find old acquaintances such as Minks or Jaheira.
Do you have to know the Dungeons & Dragons rules to play?
No. Although Larian tries to adapt a good part of the rules of the tabletop, dice, pencil and paper role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons 5th Ed to the world of videogames, it is not necessary to know the rules of that game to enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3 that has its small introduction as a tutorial for new players. Even so, if you are familiar with the Dungeons & Dragons universe (whether it is the latest edition or any of the previous ones) you will have it much easier because of the knowledge you will have of some classes, basic rules or spells.
Does Baldur’s Gate 3 have a co-op? Can one play split screen?
The answer to both questions is yes. Baldur’s Gate 3 will have a four-player online co-op and two-player split-screen co-op on PC and PS5, and in the future on XSX/S as well.
To what level can one raise my character?
Larian has decided that the maximum level to which we can raise our character in Baldur’s Gate 3 will be 12. The initial plans were for the video game to take us from levels 1 to 10 but finally, they wanted to go a little further so that we can enjoy an improvement of extra characteristics or spells and abilities such as Planar Ally, Otto’s Irresistible Dance or Lightning in the chain, among others.
How many character races can one choose?
In total, Baldur’s Gate 3 will allow us to choose between 11 different races for our characters (to which we must add 31 sub-races).
You have the 11 main races below:
Human
Elf
Drow (dark elf)
half-elf
half-orc
Dwarf
Tiefling
Gnome
Medium
githyanki
Dragonborn
How many character classes can one choose?
Baldur’s Gate 3 offers us 12 different character classes that have a total of 46 different subclasses that you can unlock as you level up. Next, we leave you with the list of the 12 core character classes:
Barbarian
Druid
Warrior
Explorer
Rogue
Magician
Magician
Bard
Monk
Paladin
Sorcerer
Cleric
Will there be romance and sex in Baldur’s Gate 3?
Affirmative answer in both cases. Larian’s role-playing game will allow us to have all kinds of romances and sexual relations with other characters and they have even shown the possibility of sharing a bed with the druid Buff “Daddy” Halsin in the form of a bear, a video that cost Larian his temporary expulsion from Tik Tok.
