Highlights
Baldur's Gate 3 receives praise for not including microtransactions or in-game purchases, offering a complete and immersive gaming experience from the start.
Larian Studios' dedication to the game's community has garnered them goodwill. The PC gaming community has already embraced the game, however, the response from console gamers is still uncertain. Nonetheless, a PS5 version is scheduled for release next month.
Larian Studios is receiving a wave of praise from Baldur's Gate 3 players for their decision to release the highly popular game without any microtransactions or in-game purchases. The anticipation for Baldur's Gate 3 has been off the charts, and it appears that the extensive RPG has largely met expectations.
Though there are not many reviews available yet, the ones that have been published for Baldur's Gate 3 have overwhelmingly praised the game. In fact, Baldur's Gate 3 has already become one of the most popular games in Steam's history, with Larian Studios being credited for providing a polished and complete experience upon its release.
A viral Reddit post has recently highlighted this fact, gaining 62 thousand upvotes and still counting. Shared by Reddit user wontellu, the post features a screenshot of Baldur's Gate 3's FAQ addressing the potential inclusion of in-game purchases. The developer assures players that there are no such purchases in the game, emphasizing their commitment to providing a complete and immersive gaming experience without the need for additional costs or microtransactions. This is a refreshing change in an industry where many full-priced games often incorporate excessive microtransactions, battle passes, and other forms of in-game purchases.
Larian's dedication to the Baldur's Gate 3 community has earned them substantial goodwill. Unlike other studios that might abandon challenges such as implementing split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S, Larian has pledged to resolve the issue with a dedicated team of engineers. Although this has resulted in a delay for the Xbox release date, it ensures that the game will have parity with the PC and PS5 versions upon its release.
Baldur's Gate 3 has received a warm reception from the PC gaming community, but its reception among console gamers remains uncertain. Assuming no unexpected technical problems arise, it is likely that Baldur's Gate 3 will be well-received on PlayStation and Xbox as well. Fortunately, PS5 gamers will be able to play Baldur's Gate 3 next month, meaning their wait for the game is almost over. The PC version of Baldur's Gate 3 is already available, while the PS5 version will be released on September 6. Additionally, an Xbox version is currently being developed.