Baldur's Gate 3 Launches on Xbox

Baldur's Gate 3 was quietly released on Xbox Series X|S without any announcement from Larian Studios. The surprise launch happened during The Game Awards, where the RPG ended up winning multiple awards, including Game of the Year (although Our Website had already given Baldur's Gate 3 that honor first!).

This highly anticipated sequel in the beloved Dungeons & Dragons-inspired RPG series initially debuted in early access on PC before fully launching on that platform and PS5 earlier this year. The full game has received widespread critical acclaim for its expansive role-playing and storytelling opportunities, as well as for its successful adaptation of the D&D 5e combat system into a video game format.

The review of Baldur's Gate 3 on our website received a perfect 10/10 score from Jake Dekker, who praised the game for its unprecedented freedom and the ability for players to shape their own destinies. Despite the game's massive sales numbers, some did not anticipate its success, as Microsoft had estimated bringing Baldur's Gate 3 to Xbox Game Pass for a low price, which has not happened.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the surprise launch of Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Series X|S. Being a huge fan of the Dungeons & Dragons-inspired RPG series, I have been eagerly waiting for the full game to come to consoles ever since it debuted in early access on PC. The critical acclaim that Baldur's Gate 3 has received for its immersive role-playing, storytelling, and successful adaptation of the D&D 5e combat system has only heightened my anticipation. I can't wait to dive into the game and experience the unprecedented freedom and ability to shape my own destiny that Jake Dekker praised in his perfect 10/10 review.

However, I am a bit disappointed that Microsoft did not bring Baldur's Gate 3 to Xbox Game Pass for a low price, as some had anticipated. As a Gen Z gamer, I am always looking for ways to save money on games, and the Xbox Game Pass subscription service is a great way to do that. I hope that Microsoft will reconsider and make Baldur's Gate 3 available on Game Pass in the future, so that more gamers can experience this incredible game.