Baldur's Gate 3 is a Dungeons & Dragons RPG that will release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 31, 2023. Learn about its highlighted features such as character creation, turn-based combat, and co-op multiplayer feature!
Baldur's Gate 3 Features
Character Creation
Players will be able to create their own character, unique traits, agenda and choose from a wide selection of Dungeons & Dragons classes and nine races. If you're not a fan of character creation then play as one the pre-made origin characters available in Early Access.
Turn-Based Combat
Baldur's Gate 3 will have a turn-based combat system when you engage into a battle with enemies. It follows the Dungeons & Dragons 5E rulebook that contains 200 pages of numbers, rules, and stats for each situtation. Players are tasked to roll a dice on screen during dialouge or combat for active and passive checks. However, keep in mind that passive checks greatly depends on your overall stats instead. The gameplay can be quite challenging for beginners, so be sure to watch tutorial and walkthrough videos before playing the game to understand the rules.
Co-Op Multiplayer
Baldur’s Gate 3 can either be played with two players on one PS5 via Split-Screen or as a party of up to four in multiplayer. Players will be able to split and follow their own quests and agendas, combine forces to defeat enemies in your way or distract your friends and create chaos just like in any classic Dungeons & Dragons game.
Baldur's Gate 3 Release Date Reveal Trailer
Baldur’s Gate 3 is an RPG that allows players to experience Dungeons & Dragons in modern gameplay through video game format. The reveal trailer gave us a peek on one of the three main antagonist, General Ketheric Thorm which you'll encounter as you venture the Forgotten Realms. Be careful with your decisions as it will influence whether these stories end in redemption, salvation, or dominance. Form your party, and determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms together.
