Baldur's Gate 3 Is Finally Coming to Xbox But Some Players Will be Angry!

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Published on August 25, 2023 2:00:12 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwC7-OTrIyg

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Baldur's Gate III (2023)

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We've got some exciting news for our Xbox friends, especially those eagerly waiting for the release of Baldur's Gate 3. The path to bringing this epic RPG to Xbox has been quite the journey, and there's an interesting twist in the tale.

The Xbox Dilemma

The big question on everyone's minds was whether Baldur's Gate 3 would ever make its way to Xbox. But this wasn't your typical console exclusivity puzzle; it was more about the changing landscape of console gaming, blurring the lines between consoles and PCs.

The Xbox Series S Challenge

Here's the scoop: Microsoft mandates that Xbox games must run on the Xbox Series S, the more affordable sibling of the Xbox Series X, equipped with slightly less powerful hardware and no optical drive. The hiccup was that Larian Studios, the brilliant minds behind Baldur's Gate 3, was grappling with the challenge of making the split-screen co-op feature work seamlessly on the Series S. In the past, they mentioned they were working on an Xbox version but couldn't commit because of this technical hurdle.

A Resolution at Gamescom

But hold on to your swords, adventurers! The tides have turned. Swen Vincke, the head honcho at Larian, recently had a chat with Xbox's top boss, Phil Spencer, during Gamescom. And guess what? They've struck a deal that clears the path for Baldur's Gate 3 to grace Xbox consoles this year.

The Catch: No Split-Screen Co-op on Series S

Now, for the twist. To make this happen, the compromise reached is that the Series S version won't feature split-screen co-op. However, apart from this one difference, it's the same epic game you've been waiting for. Plus, there's more good news—cross-save support with the Steam version!

A Tangle of Statements

Here's where it gets a bit tangled. Spencer mentioned earlier this week that the hold-up for Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox wasn't about achieving parity between Series S and Series X. But wait, wasn't it about parity? Larian's director of publishing, Michael Douse, had stated in July that they couldn't remove split-screen from the Series S version because they were "obliged to launch with feature parity."

RPG Bliss Awaits

But no matter the twists and turns, the bottom line is that more players will soon get to dive into the exceptional world of Baldur's Gate 3, a game that has earned one of the highest review scores in 16 years. It's a win-win for both gamers and Microsoft, as the Xbox Series continues to evolve and embrace exciting new adventures.

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