There is an Xbox version, but it needs more time
Today, Larian Studios announced that it’smoving upthe release date ofBaldur’s Gate 3on PC and slightly delaying the PS5 version. Alongside those platforms, the studio says an Xbox version ofBaldur’s Gate 3is still in the works. It’s just a matter of getting it ready.
In acommunity updatearound the announcement, Larian said it’s optimistic aboutBaldur’s Gate 3on the Xbox Series X. But to announce and release on Xbox, the studio will need to “ensure the game is performing without compromise across the entire Xbox X|S ecosystem.”
Essentially? “Like with the PS5 version, we’ll release it when it’s ready,” Larian said. “We’ll update you as soon as we can.”
Splitting the screens
Larian head Swen Vincke went into more detail about the status of the Xbox version in aninterview with IGN. Vincke noted both the freedom of the game itself, and the split-screen co-op, as causes for its troubles. Vincke told IGN that Larian may have to make some “compromises” to get an Xbox version live, though he didn’t specify what they were, and didn’t want to confirm that would be the case for-sure.
Vincke also confirms that Larian is working with Microsoft’s Xbox Advanced Technology Group (Microsoft did not respond to a request for comment on the matter to IGN).
As the interview goes on, Vincke does say that the team’s ambition is to releaseBaldur’s Gate 3on Xbox Series X|S this year, but it can’t commit to that. Again, it’s ready when it’s ready.
“This one’s not exclusive. You’re going to be able to play it. It’s just a matter of patience. This is really a question of time,” Vincke said.
As for PC and PS5 players, the wait forBaldur’s Gate 3has shifted a bit with today’s news. PC players will get the massive RPG on August 3, while PS5 players have to wait just a little bit longer for September 6.
