Unveiling the Epic Odyssey: Baldur's Gate 3 Player Chronicles 89 Thrilling Hours in Act 1!

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A Baldur's Gate 3 player took 89 hours to complete Act 1, showcasing the game's extensive content and replayability.

Most players typically complete the main story of Baldur's Gate 3 within 25-40 hours, but the majority may require 75-100 hours to conquer the game. Its multitude of NPCs and intricate narrative pathways contribute to an astonishing 17,000 potential endings, significantly enhancing its replayability.

A player of Baldur's Gate 3 recently mentioned that it took them 89 hours to finish Act 1 of Larian's new CRPG. Despite appearing excessive at first glance, this playtime is actually quite reasonable due to the extensive amount of content in Baldur's Gate 3. Similar to its predecessors and Larian Studios' previous successful CRPG Divinity: Original Sin 2, Baldur's Gate 3 is a vast RPG with numerous paths to explore. While some players may be able to complete the main storyline in as little as 25 to 40 hours, the majority will likely require around 75 to 100 hours to complete Baldur's Gate 3.

Coelho_Branco_, a fan of Baldur's Gate 3, recently shared on Reddit that it took them approximately 90 hours to complete Act 1. This first chapter of the game is extensive, encompassing various landscapes such as fetid swamps, mountain passes, and the vast subterranean Underdark region. Surprisingly, Coelho_Branco_ spent nearly the same amount of time on Act 1 as some players would spend to finish the entire game.

It is worth noting that the Steam playtime for Baldur's Gate 3 includes time spent in menus, character creation, and across all played characters. As a result, some players have inflated playtime due to rebuilding characters or repeated playthroughs. Furthermore, the playtime also considers the Early Access phase, leading to instances where certain players have accumulated over 1000 hours of playtime. However, it appears that Coelho_Branco_'s playtime solely represents a single playthrough of the new Baldur's Gate 3.

Their Reddit post garnered significant attention, amassing over 1200 upvotes and nearly 800 comments within a short span of a few hours. Some players jokingly advised Coelho_Branco_ to take it easy and savor the game, while others were astounded by their ability to complete everything in just 50 hours or less. Conversely, some players shared that it took them more than 100 hours to finish Act 1. Nonetheless, there was a unanimous agreement among everyone that Baldur's Gate 3 is best enjoyed at one's own pace.

With an extensive roster of NPCs and an abundance of possible storylines, Baldur's Gate 3 offers a staggering 17,000 different potential endings. Its replayability is undeniably vast, especially when considering the option for four-player co-op. Given the vastness of the game, it is certain that Coelho_Branco_'s Steam play time for Baldur's Gate 3 will significantly increase as their journey with the game progresses.

Baldur's Gate 3 is available now for PC. The PlayStation 5 version will be available on September 6th, 2023. A version for Xbox Series X/S is still in development.