Summary
According to a recent leak,Baldur’s Gate 3is releasing on Xbox Series X/S on December 6, putting the release a little over a month away. This report comes days afterLarian CEO Swen Vincke confirmed thatBaldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox versionwas proceeding swimmingly and still on track for the year.
For those unfamiliar,Baldur’s Gate 3was released on PC back in August and PS5 in September. Reportedly due to feature parity issues with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, the Xbox version was never given a release date, althoughBG3has been in development as a multiplatform title since day one. After working with Xbox to affirm certain elements,Baldur’s Gate 3was confirmed to be released on Xbox this year, though missing a feature or two on the Xbox Series S.
Of course, many fans have been skeptical about this given that the year, at the time, was quickly winding down, and the end is currently in sight. However, according to arecent leak by Exputer, the game is still on track for a December 6 release date. Exputer cites anonymous sources within Larian Studios and also points out that their contacts emphasized it was an expected release date. In other words, if the ongoing Xbox Series X/S playtesting ofBG3turns up any critical issues, a delay is not off the table. If there is an issue, it’s not impossible thatBaldur’s Gate 3is internally delayed later into December or into early 2024, but given the nature of this leak, as with all leaks, fans should take it with a grain of salt.
Either way,Baldur’s Gate 3has been highly praised and was perhaps a sleeper hit for some. For example, it was previously revealed that Microsoft thought it could snagBaldur’s Gate 3for Xbox Game Passrather cheap, but that’s certainly not the case now. It is considered a Game of the Year contender by many and a Game of the Decade title for some.
While fans should wait and see what Larian has to say aboutBaldur’s Gate 3on Xbox, as a December 6 release date would naturally mean a proper announcement relatively soon, it’s worth noting that Larian is still hard at work adding to and improving the title.Baldur’s Gate 3recently released Patch 4, and its contents have sent waves through the fandom. With its length, many may not have even beaten the title yet, but one has to think thatBG3 DLCis at least being discussed as well.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
