Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox Release: Expected Date, Pricing, and More
Baldur’s Gate 3 has been generating significant excitement among its player base ever since its launch, consistently captivating them with updates, announcements, and diverse gameplay features. As the game has received high acclaim on both PlayStation 5 and PC, fans are eagerly anticipating its Xbox Series X/S release.
When will Baldur’s Gate 3 release on Xbox? Expected date explored
Patch #4 is now live for Baldur's Gate 3!
Today’s update clocks in at over 1000 fixes, tweaks and changes. This patch introduces a setting for colour-blind people, and allows for visual customisation of hirelings upon recruitment!
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Expected Release Date
According to a recent rumor, the highly-anticipated Baldur’s Gate 3 is expected to be available on the Xbox Series X/S platforms in early December. In a Reddit post, user eXtas1s claims that the game’s developers are diligently working on the Xbox version, aiming to launch it on December 6, 2023. Notably, eXtas1s has a proven track record of accurately predicting release dates for other games, such as Forza Motorsport.
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— Eurogamer (@eurogamer) November 4, 2023
Split-Screen Co-Op on Xbox
In terms of Baldur’s Gate 3’s split-screen co-op feature on Xbox, Larian Studios experienced technical challenges, particularly for the Series S. In August 2023, CEO Swen Vincke confirmed via a tweet that the functionality would not be mandatory for the Xbox Series S. Therefore, the Series X should support split-screen co-op, but the Series S will not. Nevertheless, cross-save progression between Steam and Xbox Series S is expected to be available.
Pricing Expectations
While Larian Studios has not yet officially announced pricing for the Xbox version of the game, fans can speculate that it will likely fall within the same range as the PlayStation 5 version. Upon its initial release on PlayStation 5, the Standard Edition was priced at $69.99, and the Deluxe Edition was priced at $79.99. Thus, Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series X/S could potentially carry a similar price point.
Xbox Game Pass Availability
As for Baldur’s Gate 3’s inclusion in Xbox Game Pass, there are currently no official announcements from Larian Studios. Given the developer’s history of not releasing titles on subscription services, it seems unlikely that BG 3 will be available on Game Pass in the near future.
In conclusion, Baldur’s Gate 3 fans can look forward to a possible Xbox Series X/S release on December 6, 2023, with pricing likely to align with the PlayStation 5 version. While split-screen co-op should be available on the Series X, the Series S will not support this feature. Finally, fans should not expect the game to be available on Xbox Game Pass anytime soon. Stay tuned for more updates and official announcements from Larian Studios.
