Unleash Your True Power in Baldur’s Gate 3 Multiplayer: Why Companions are Holding You Back!

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Players adventuring cooperatively in Baldur's Gate 3 should focus on party members only, as companions not included in the party have limited participation.

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke suggests reserving the complete companion experience for solo playthroughs to foster a more profound connection with the characters. Although it may not be feasible for everyone to engage in multiple playthroughs, players are urged to explore both multiplayer and single-player runs in Baldur's Gate 3.

In Baldur's Gate 3, players who are adventuring cooperatively with friends are advised to focus on the companions included in their party, according to Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke. The game allows for up to four players in a party, and each additional player means one less companion can join. Vincke suggests that companions who are not part of the current party should be left alone until they can be included in a single-player playthrough.

The companion system is a key aspect of the Baldur's Gate 3 experience. In single-player mode, players can choose from a variety of companions to fill their four-person party. These companions range from the charming wizard Gale, the demon-slaying Tiefling barbarian Karlach, to the Elfen vampire and rogue Astarion. If a companion is not included in the player's party, they will usually remain in the player's camp and only indirectly participate in the adventures of Baldur's Gate 3.

Due to the fact that companions in Baldur's Gate 3 do not actively participate in adventures when they are not in the party, Larian's Vincke suggests that co-op players may be better off disregarding them. Vincke specifically recommends focusing on party members, whether they are friends or companions, stating that the connection to these characters will be much less profound compared to having them by your side. Therefore, Vincke would prefer Baldur's Gate 3 players to patiently wait and fully experience the journeys of these companions in a single-player playthrough, where they can become part of the party.

Vinke's sentiment is easily comprehensible given the extensive effort he and the Larian team put into breathing life into these companions within the world of Baldur's Gate 3. His profound knowledge of each companion's journey in the game, coupled with his expertise in ensuring players have the most fulfilling experience, makes him a reliable source. If he suggests that undertaking a single-player campaign with a particular companion is worthwhile, considering anything less renders it a "much shallower" endeavor.

However, Vincke acknowledges that his advice may not be viable for every player of Baldur's Gate 3. He acknowledges that he has personally played through the game numerous times, allowing him to explore the various possibilities it has to offer. Nonetheless, not everyone possesses the luxury of time to engage in multiple playthroughs. Nevertheless, he continues to urge players to try both multiplayer and single-player runs in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3's party size is limited to four players, while the current version of the game offers more than double that number of available companions. Players will need to embark on multiple single-player runs to fully explore the stories of all these companions, regardless of whether they choose to play multiplayer or not. It is hoped that every player of Baldur's Gate 3 enjoys their time in the RPG, regardless of how much of the game's content they ultimately delve into.

The game is currently available on PC and will be released on September 6 for PS5. An Xbox version of the game is currently being developed.

Source: PC Gamer