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Baldur's Gate 3

Developed and published by Larian Studios, Baldur's Gate 3 is an role-playing game set to release in August of 2023. Players will create a character to embark on a large-scale journey and can do so solo or cooperatively with a friend. Combat is a turn-based style this time around.

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Baldur's Gate 3
Top Critic Avg: 96/100 Critics Rec: 98%
Released
August 3, 2023
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
Publisher(s)
Larian Studios
Engine
Divinity 4.0
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't crossplay

Franchise
Baldur's Gate
Platform(s)
PC, macOS, PS5, Xbox Series X
How Long To Beat
100+ Hours
Shadowheart from BG3
I've Played Baldur's Gate 3 For 400 Hours, & I've Just Triggered A Shadowheart Cutscene Most People Probably Missed

One item in Act 1 has a secret purpose which alludes to Shadowheart's backstory with Shar and changes a familiar cutscene in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart with her father, Arnell Hallowleaf
Most Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Misunderstood This Important Cutscene

There are two cutscenes in Baldur's Gate 3 which spell out that certain characters are not what they seem, but they can be easily misinterpreted.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Lae'zel and Shadowheart
12 Best Roleplay Ideas To Flavor Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 Subclasses

After Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3, are you struggling to think of concepts for new custom characters? Here are some backstory prompts to work off.

Monk with ale from Baldur’s Gate 3
The Most Underwhelming Subclass In Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Is A Bit Surprising

I was expecting the Way of the Drunken Master Monk subclass from Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 to be a little bit more exciting than it is.

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isobel and ketheric with shar from Baldur’s Gate 3
How Did Isobel Die In Baldur’s Gate 3?

Unraveling the mystery of the death of Isobel, a cleric of Selune and the daughter of Ketheric Thorm, who ed before the events of Baldur's Gate 3.

Wizards from Baldur’s Gate 3 bladesong power
10 Best New Multiclass Builds In Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8

Thanks to Patch 8, there are some new and powerful ways to combine subclass features in Baldur's Gate 3 and create strong multiclassed characters.

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Minsc and Tav from Baldur’s Gate 3 With Subclasses Symbols
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Makes One D&D Subclass More Fun, But It Could Go Even Further

Compared to the other classes and pre-existing ranger subclasses, the Swarmkeeper in Baldur's Gate 3 is a little underwhelming, but this can be fixed.

Two Baldurs Gate 3 companions
Best Baldur's Gate 3 Subclass For Every Companion In Patch 8

With the final update for Baldur's Gate 3 introducing 12 new subclasses, it's time to see which subclass is the best choice for each companion.

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Selunite Shadowheart Baldur's Gate 3 With Shocking Background
One Anticlimactic Baldur’s Gate 3 Reveal Is A Lot More Shocking Than Most Players Realize

Baldur's Gate 3 players are quick to dismiss Shadowheart's worship of Shar, but seasoned DnD players will find this reveal a lot more alarming.

Two images of Karlach from Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: Should Karlach Return To Avernus Or Not?

Karlach's infernal engine problems in Baldur's Gate 3 mean she faces a no-win scenario at the end of the game, to either die or return to Avernus.

Volo and Alfira, two bards from Baldur's Gate 3, looking towards one another with charismatic expressions.
Baldur's Gate 3: Best College Of Glamour Bard Build

Baldur’s Gate 3 just got a new bard subclass: College of Glamour, focused entirely on charm and seduction. Here’s how to make it work for you.

The Giant Barbarian Build from Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Path Of The Giant Barbarian Build

Baldur's Gate 3 just added the Path of the Giant Barbarian subclass as part of its Patch 8 update, and it is a great option for a fun throw build.

TaV and wounded companion in Baldur's Gate 3
10 Ways You’ve Probably Never Died In Baldur’s Gate 3

Ten unlikely ways for your characters to meet a dark or gruesome fate across the course of your adventures in Faerun during Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Bladesinging Wizard subclass symbol with character using that archetype to channel magic into a sword
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Bladesinging Wizard Class Build

The Bladesinging subclass for the Wizard comes to Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8, giving builds for these spellcasters a way to weave magic into swordplay.

Minsc and the swarmkeeper ranger symbol Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Swarmkeeper Ranger Class Build

How to build the Swarmkeeper, Baldur's Gate 3's newest ranger subclass to add some powerful bonuses to your attacks using various types of swarm.

Baldur's Gate 3 Halsin and Circle of the Stars Symbol
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Circle Of Stars Druid Build

The Circle of Stars if the newest druid subclass in Patch 8 Baldur's Gate 3. It has a focus on radiant damage, but can also be an overpowered healer.

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Astarion and Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: All 12 New Subclasses In Patch 8

With the release of its final major update Patch 8, Baldur's Gate 3 has added a strong lineup of fan-favorite Dungeons & Dragons subclasses.

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Minthara and the Oathbreaker Knight in screenshots from Baldur's Gate 3.
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Oath of the Crown Paladin Build

The paladin gets a new subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8: the Oath of the Crown, committed to loyalty and the rule of law. Here’s how to build one.

Baldur's Gate 3 Shadow Magic subclass logo for Sorcerer character
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Shadow Magic Sorcerer Class Build

The Shadow Magic archetype for the Sorcerer in Baldur's Gate 3 is a new subclass from Patch 8, opening up new builds that use the power of darkness.

Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart
Baldur's Gate 3's Final Patch Doesn't Fix This Small But Annoying Bug

Even after Baldur's Gate 3's final big update, Patch 8, the small but annoying "portrait" bug was not fixed and is still present in the game.