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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Divinity 4.0}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Divinity Engine|name=Divinity Engine 4.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 3, 2023}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 3, 2023}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 22, 2023}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|baldurs-gate-3| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|baldurs-gate-3|96}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9136/baldurs-gate-3| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9136/baldurs-gate-3|96}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|baldurs-gate-3| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|baldurs-gate-3|93}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:RPG}} game developed and published by [[Company:Larian Studios|Larian Studios]]. It is the eleventh overall entry in the ''[[Series:Baldur's Gate|Baldur's Gate]]'' series. |
|release history = The game was released in early access on October 6, 2020, with the full release being planned for August 31, 2023. In a community update published in late June 2023, it was announced that the Windows release of the game had been moved up four weeks, with a full release scheduled for August 3, 2023, instead.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1086940/view/3657534571513526776|title=Steam - Baldur's Gate 3 - Community Update #20: A Dragonborn, a Half-Orc & a Monk Walk Into a Tavern|date=2023-08-04}}</ref> | |release history = The game was released in early access on October 6, 2020, with the full release being planned for August 31, 2023. In a community update published in late June 2023, it was announced that the Windows release of the game had been moved up four weeks, with a full release scheduled for August 3, 2023, instead.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1086940/view/3657534571513526776|title=Steam - Baldur's Gate 3 - Community Update #20: A Dragonborn, a Half-Orc & a Monk Walk Into a Tavern|date=2023-08-04}}</ref> | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | [https://ce.baldursgate3.game/ Collector's Edition] (sold out) and [https://box.baldursgate3.game/ Deluxe Edition] (available in waves). | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | baldurs_gate_iii | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | baldurs_gate_iii | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1086940 | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1086940 | DRM-free | Can be launched directly from its executable. Steam Achievements and Multiplayer mode will be unavailable outside Steam, but single player mode works fine.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Posedennetshow|date=2024-01-17}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Collector's''' and '''Deluxe''' editions include the base game, the Digital Deluxe Upgrade and different sets of physical extras, with the game content redeemed through Steam codes. While the latter has a DVD marked as a "Game Disc", it is used only for triggering the Steam installer, unlike the console versions which contain the game itself. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row | Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Extra skins and items, digital soundtrack and artbook. Given for free to players who bought the game during the Early Access period. | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{DLC/row | Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Extra skins and items, digital soundtrack and artbook. Given for free to players who bought the game during the Early Access period and owners of the Collector's Edition. | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip Larian launcher on startup=== | ===Skip Larian launcher on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|--skip-launcher}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Steam achievements and cloud saves still work. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Defaults to the API you selected the last time you booted the game with the launcher, or to DX11 if you have never launched the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Xharos|date=2023-11-17}}</ref> For Vulkan, add the {{code|--vulkan}} command line argument. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|bin\bg3.exe}} (Vulkan rendering) or {{file|bin\bg3_dx11.exe}} (DirectX 11 rendering) instead of the default {{file|Launcher\LariLauncher.exe}} called by Steam/Galaxy.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-08-06}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|bin\bg3.exe}} (Vulkan rendering) or {{file|bin\bg3_dx11.exe}} (DirectX 11 rendering) instead of the default {{file|Launcher\LariLauncher.exe}} called by Steam/Galaxy.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-08-06}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Does not break achievements nor cloud saves on GOG Galaxy if set as an alternate launch method in "Manage installation". |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | ===Skip logo video=== | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|fix= |
+ | # Download the blank file {{file|[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2734-splash_logo_larianbk2/ Splash_Logo_Larian.bk2]}}. | ||
+ | # Copy the file to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Video\}} (Create {{folder|Video}} if it does not exist). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\}} | ||
− | |||
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story\}} |
− | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story/}} | |
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{++}} The game also supports cross-saving between Steam, GOG.com and PlayStation 5 versions, affecting the 5 latest savegame files. This feature requires a Larian account.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://larian.com/support/faqs/larian-account-information_49|title=Larian Account Information - Support - Larian Studios|date=2023-09-06}}</ref> | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[TAA]] and [[DLAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[TAA]] and [[DLAA]]. | ||
|upscaling = true | |upscaling = true | ||
− | |upscaling tech = DLSS 2.4.2, FSR 1.0 | + | |upscaling tech = DLSS 2.4.2, FSR 1.0, FSR 2.2 |
− | |upscaling notes = | + | |upscaling notes = FSR 2.2 quietly added in Patch 4 (v4.1.1.3882084).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/baldurs-gate-3-patch-4-brings-amd-fsr-22-looking-better-on-steam-deck/|title=Baldur's Gate 3 patch 4 brings AMD FSR 2.2, looking better on Steam Deck <nowiki>|</nowiki> GamingOnLinux|date=2023-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/Cromwelp/status/1720110955906904339|title=Cromwelp on X|date=2023-11-02|snippet=Very AFK on X: "Patch 4 also includes FSR 2.2, which improves image quality on Steam Deck! Eager to try it myself."}}</ref> |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Double and triple buffering selectable. | |vsync notes = Double and triple buffering selectable. | ||
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|ray tracing = false | |ray tracing = false | ||
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
− | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia added in Patch 4 (v4.1.1.3882084).<ref name="BG3Patch4">{{Refurl|url=https://baldursgate3.game/news/patch-4-now-live_96|title=Patch #4 Now Live! - Baldur's Gate 3|date=2023-11-02}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = true |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = DS4, DS |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = true |
− | |light bar support = | + | |playstation prompts notes = |
+ | |light bar support = true | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
+ | |dualsense haptics support = false | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = Wired, Wireless | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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|other controllers notes = Native Switch Pro support, as well as other controllers supported by SDL2 | |other controllers notes = Native Switch Pro support, as well as other controllers supported by SDL2 | ||
|other button prompts = Nintendo | |other button prompts = Nintendo | ||
− | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= Option to select button prompt style was added in Patch 1<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://baldursgate3.game/news/patch-1-now-live_87|title=Patch #1 changelog|date=2023-08-25|snippet=}}</ref> |
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = Separate controller UI takes a second to switch | |controller hotplug notes = Separate controller UI takes a second to switch | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Baldur's Gate 3 - keybinds.png|Key bindings | Baldur's Gate 3 - keybinds.png|Key bindings | ||
+ | Baldur's Gate 3 - controller bindings (Xbox prompts).png|Xbox controller bindings | ||
Baldur's Gate 3 - controller bindings (PlayStation prompts).png|PlayStation controller bindings | Baldur's Gate 3 - controller bindings (PlayStation prompts).png|PlayStation controller bindings | ||
Baldur's Gate 3 - controller bindings (Switch Pro prompts).png|Switch Pro controller bindings | Baldur's Gate 3 - controller bindings (Switch Pro prompts).png|Switch Pro controller bindings | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = Dolby Atmos supported. |
|royalty free audio = always on | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Belarusian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/7207 Nexus Mods], [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1JYJN8kupa71x4YtU6lbE6OwiLywaELST Google Drive]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in hotfix #15 (4.1.1.4251417) on December 21, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1086940/view/3878226811922849512|title=Baldur's Gate 3 - Hotfix #15 Now Live! - Steam News|date=2023-12-21}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in Patch 5 (4.1.1.4061076).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://baldursgate3.game/news/patch-5-now-live_99|title=Patch #5 Now Live! - Baldur's Gate 3|date=2023-11-30}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 4 | |lan play players = 4 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Co-op |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
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}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 23243-23262<ref name="BG3LarianSupport">{{Refurl|url=https://larian.com/support/faqs/multiplayer-issues_84|title=Support - Larian Studios - Baldur's Gate 3 - Multiplayer Issues|date=2023-08-07}}</ref> |
|upnp = true | |upnp = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = Official Z3D profile, see vorpx [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/baldurs-gate-3-2/ forum] for introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues resolved== | ||
+ | ===Loading a multiplayer saved game freezes at 100%=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Skip Larian launcher on startup|Run the game without the launcher]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-11-23|comment=Tested with the GOG.com version.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[Wikipedia:Universal Plug and Play|Universal Plug and Play]] (UPnP) in the network adapter if it is disabled, or reset | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[Wikipedia:Universal Plug and Play|Universal Plug and Play]] (UPnP) in the network adapter if it is disabled, or reset the network adapter.|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Host a multiplayer room, and then immediately close it. Then, attempt to rejoin the other player's room as normal.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|comment=Tested in GOG.com version; the hosting function seems to refresh NAT when the joining one does not.|date=2023-08-07}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Host a multiplayer room, and then immediately close it. Then, attempt to rejoin the other player's room as normal.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|comment=Tested in GOG.com version; the hosting function seems to refresh NAT when the joining one does not.|date=2023-08-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Non-QWERTY keyboards not having adapted prompts=== | ||
+ | {{--}} If the player uses a keyboard such as QWERTZ or AZERTY, the UI will not change the key prompts (e.g. the Jump command is still shown as using the {{key|Z}} key, but is actually handled by the {{key|Y}} key on a QWERTZ keyboard).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1086940/discussions/0/3818529563396022758/|title=AZERTY :: Baldur's Gate 3 General Discussions|date=2023-09-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-09-03|comment=Observed in full release and post-launch patches, running on a QWERTZ (Croatian layout) keyboard.}}</ref> | ||
+ | ===AA and Slow HDD mode options do not save their state=== | ||
+ | {{--}} If player sets AA or Slow HDD mode in graphic settings, it will reset after restart.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Storagegarbage|date=2024-03-31|comment=}}</ref> | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Core i7-8700K | |recCPU = Intel Core i7-8700K | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | ||
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | ||
|recVRAM = 8 GB | |recVRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} A solid-state drive is required. | + | |notes = {{ii}} A solid-state drive is required, although there is an option for slow-HDD mode, which will more heavily use RAM and VRAM to store cache, rather than stream it from HDD. |
{{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.12 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Apple M1 |
|minRAM = 8 GB | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
|minHD = 150 GB | |minHD = 150 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Apple M1 |
|minGPU2 = | |minGPU2 = | ||
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Apple M1 Pro |
|recRAM = 16 GB | |recRAM = 16 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Apple M1 Pro |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
− | |notes = {{ii}} A solid-state drive is | + | |notes = {{ii}} Min specs can run the game on low to medium settings. Splitscreen will not run at an acceptable level of performance. |
+ | {{ii}} Recommended specs can run the game on high or ultra settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A solid-state drive is required, although there is an option for slow-HDD mode, which will more heavily use RAM and VRAM to store cache, rather than stream it from HDD. | ||
{{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 16:45, 7 April 2024
Developers | |
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Larian Studios | |
Engines | |
Divinity Engine 4.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 3, 2023 |
macOS (OS X) | September 22, 2023 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 96 |
OpenCritic | 96 |
IGDB | 93 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Baldur's Gate |
Baldur's Gate | |
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Subseries of Dungeons & Dragons | |
Baldur's Gate | 1998 |
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn | 2000 |
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition | 2012 |
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition | 2013 |
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance | 2021 |
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II | 2022 |
Baldur's Gate 3 | 2023 |
Baldur's Gate 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer RPG game developed and published by Larian Studios. It is the eleventh overall entry in the Baldur's Gate series.
The game was released in early access on October 6, 2020, with the full release being planned for August 31, 2023. In a community update published in late June 2023, it was announced that the Windows release of the game had been moved up four weeks, with a full release scheduled for August 3, 2023, instead.[1]
General information
- Official forums
- Developer Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Unofficial wiki
- Fextralife wiki
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Collector's Edition (sold out) and Deluxe Edition (available in waves). | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Can be launched directly from its executable. Steam Achievements and Multiplayer mode will be unavailable outside Steam, but single player mode works fine.[2] |
Version differences
- The Collector's and Deluxe editions include the base game, the Digital Deluxe Upgrade and different sets of physical extras, with the game content redeemed through Steam codes. While the latter has a DVD marked as a "Game Disc", it is used only for triggering the Steam installer, unlike the console versions which contain the game itself.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Type | Notes |
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Cosmetic | Several skins and items are part of the Digital Deluxe Edition upgrade. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Extra skins and items, digital soundtrack and artbook. Given for free to players who bought the game during the Early Access period and owners of the Collector's Edition. |
Essential improvements
Skip Larian launcher on startup
Use the --skip-launcher command line argument.
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Run bin\bg3.exe (Vulkan rendering) or bin\bg3_dx11.exe (DirectX 11 rendering) instead of the default Launcher\LariLauncher.exe called by Steam/Galaxy.[4]
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Skip logo video
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public/Savegames/Story/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | Must opt-in within Options Menu. | |
Steam Cloud | [5] |
- The game also supports cross-saving between Steam, GOG.com and PlayStation 5 versions, affecting the 5 latest savegame files. This feature requires a Larian account.[6]
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ scaling.[7] | ||
4K Ultra HD | [8] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA, TAA and DLAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | DLSS 2.4, FSR 1.0, FSR 2.2 FSR 2.2 quietly added in Patch 4 (v4.1.1.3882084).[9][10] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double and triple buffering selectable. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate cap can be manually configured (10-240 FPS) or entirely disabled. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | As of the full game release, Vulkan version also supports HDR.[11][12] Automatically enables when support is detected and cannot be disabled manually.[13] It is possible to verify the game is using HDR when the Gamma Correction option is replaced with HDR Calibration in video settings. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Color blind mode | Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia added in Patch 4 (v4.1.1.3882084).[14] |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | [15] | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Only a default control set is available (see image below). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | DualShock 4, DualSense |
|
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers | Native Switch Pro support, as well as other controllers supported by SDL2 | |
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Button prompts | Option to select button prompt style was added in Patch 1[16] |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Separate controller UI takes a second to switch | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Default option ("Automatic" under Input Mode). |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | [17] | |
Subtitles | [5] | |
Closed captions | [5] | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Dolby Atmos supported. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Belarusian | Fan translation. Nexus Mods, Google Drive. | |||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Added in hotfix #15 (4.1.1.4251417) on December 21, 2023.[18] | |||
Korean | Added in Patch 5 (4.1.1.4061076).[19] | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Ukrainian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op [5] |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op Also supports cross-platform multiplayer.[5] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Instead of IP addresses, the game uses its own connection ID system. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | 23243-23262[20] |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
Issues resolved
Loading a multiplayer saved game freezes at 100%
Run the game without the launcher[21] |
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Networking issues
The official Larian documentation[20] suggests the following solutions to networking issues.
General problems
Ensure that all players have the exact same versions of the game and any potential unofficial mods. |
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Switch the player hosting the session; transfer the appropriate save game file to the new host to maintain progress. |
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Verify/repair game installation. |
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Check if the connection can be established if the host moves to character creation instead of waiting for players to join the lobby. |
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Enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in the network adapter if it is disabled, or reset the network adapter. |
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Joining-specific problems
- This includes the
NATPunch (66)
error message when trying to join a room.
Host a multiplayer room, and then immediately close it. Then, attempt to rejoin the other player's room as normal.[22] |
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Issues unresolved
Non-QWERTY keyboards not having adapted prompts
- If the player uses a keyboard such as QWERTZ or AZERTY, the UI will not change the key prompts (e.g. the Jump command is still shown as using the Z key, but is actually handled by the Y key on a QWERTZ keyboard).[23][24]
AA and Slow HDD mode options do not save their state
- If player sets AA or Slow HDD mode in graphic settings, it will reset after restart.[25]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
Metal support | ||
Vulkan | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Wwise | |
Interface | Noesis | |
Input | SDL2 | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video 2 | |
Multiplayer | RakNet |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4690 AMD FX-8350 |
Intel Core i7-8700K AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 480 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB of VRAM |
- A solid-state drive is required, although there is an option for slow-HDD mode, which will more heavily use RAM and VRAM to store cache, rather than stream it from HDD.
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.12 | |
Processor (CPU) | Apple M1 | Apple M1 Pro |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Apple M1 | Apple M1 Pro |
- Min specs can run the game on low to medium settings. Splitscreen will not run at an acceptable level of performance.
- Recommended specs can run the game on high or ultra settings.
- A solid-state drive is required, although there is an option for slow-HDD mode, which will more heavily use RAM and VRAM to store cache, rather than stream it from HDD.
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1086940/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1086940) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam - Baldur's Gate 3 - Community Update #20: A Dragonborn, a Half-Orc & a Monk Walk Into a Tavern - last accessed on 2023-08-04
- ↑ Verified by User:Posedennetshow on 2024-01-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Xharos on 2023-11-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-08-06
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Steam - Baldur's Gate III - last accessed on 2019-06-06
- ↑ Larian Account Information - Support - Larian Studios - last accessed on 2023-09-06
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-10-08
- Screenshots taken at 2560x1080 (native), 3840x1080, 5760x1080, 1920x1080 and compared.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-10-08
- Applying a custom 3840x2160 resolution in the settings resulted in a significant decrease in FPS.
- ↑ Baldur's Gate 3 patch 4 brings AMD FSR 2.2, looking better on Steam Deck | GamingOnLinux - last accessed on 2023-11-02
- ↑ Cromwelp on X - last accessed on 2023-11-02
- "Very AFK on X: "Patch 4 also includes FSR 2.2, which improves image quality on Steam Deck! Eager to try it myself.""
- ↑ r/BaldursGate3 - HDR settings - dx11 vs Vulkan - last accessed on 2023-08-12
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Bug: Too dark UI and screen with HDR on Vulkan on Release - last accessed on 2023-08-12
- ↑ Verified by User:13xforever on 2023-08-12
- ↑ Patch #4 Now Live! - Baldur's Gate 3 - last accessed on 2023-11-02
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2023-08-04
- ↑ Patch #1 changelog - last accessed on 2023-08-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-10-09
- Tested on a 5.1 sound system and used Orban Loudness Meter to confirm the use of the rear speakers.
- ↑ Baldur's Gate 3 - Hotfix #15 Now Live! - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-12-21
- ↑ Patch #5 Now Live! - Baldur's Gate 3 - last accessed on 2023-11-30
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Support - Larian Studios - Baldur's Gate 3 - Multiplayer Issues - last accessed on 2023-08-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-11-23
- Tested with the GOG.com version.
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-08-07
- Tested in GOG.com version; the hosting function seems to refresh NAT when the joining one does not.
- ↑ AZERTY :: Baldur's Gate 3 General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-09-03
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-09-03
- Observed in full release and post-launch patches, running on a QWERTZ (Croatian layout) keyboard.
- ↑ Verified by User:Storagegarbage on 2024-03-31