Larian Studios · Larian Studios
Price: $59.99 · updated Nov 5, 2026
At a glance
- Price
- $59.99
- Released
- Aug 3, 2023
- Developer
- Larian Studios
- Players online now
- 30,329 (7d peak: 39,051)
- DLC
- 2
Data: Steam · Updated Nov 5, 2026
What is Baldur's Gate 3?
Baldur's Gate 3 is a single-player and cooperative role-playing game set in the Forgotten Realms, built on Dungeons & Dragons rules. Players create or choose a character infected by a mind flayer parasite and must find a cure while navigating a sprawling, choice-driven story involving cults, gods, and political intrigue across the Sword Coast. The core loop combines turn-based tactical combat with deep exploration and dialogue systems. Nearly every encounter can be approached multiple ways — through combat, stealth, persuasion, or environmental trickery — and the game tracks the consequences of those choices across a long campaign. Combat uses D&D 5th edition rules adapted for video game pacing, with positioning, spellcasting, and environmental interaction (fire, height, terrain) all playing a meaningful tactical role. Baldur's Gate 3 supports full four-player online co-op, letting a group control a party together, alongside a robust single-player mode where the player commands a full party of companions with their own personalities and storylines. A single playthrough commonly runs well over 75 hours given the scale of the world and the number of viable paths through it. What sets it apart is the sheer density of reactivity: companions react to decisions, the world remembers actions, and multiple valid solutions exist for most problems rather than a single scripted path. It's aimed at players who enjoy tabletop-style role-playing and don't mind a long, systems-heavy campaign in exchange for that freedom.
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System requirements
Windows
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
| Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 10 64-bit | OS: Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite | Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 |
| Memory: 8 GB RAM | Memory: 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) | Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) |
| DirectX: Version 11 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Storage: 150 GB available space | Storage: 150 GB available space |
| Additional Notes: SSD required | Additional Notes: SSD required |
MacOS
| Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: macOS 14.7.1 or newer | OS: Latest macOS |
| Processor: Apple M1 | Processor: Apple M1 Pro or better |
| Memory: 8 GB RAM | Memory: 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics: Apple M1 | Graphics: Apple M1 Pro or better |
| Storage: 150 GB available space | Storage: 150 GB available space |
| Additional Notes: Min specs can run the game on low to medium settings. Splitscreen will not run at an acceptable level of performance. SSD required. | Additional Notes: Recommended specs can run the game on high or ultra settings. SSD required. |
Our coverage
Our review: 9.4/10 — Baldur's Gate 3: A Tabletop Fantasy That Finally Lives Up to the Dice
FAQ
- How much is Baldur's Gate 3?
- Baldur's Gate 3 costs $59.99 on Steam. Data updated Nov 5, 2026.
- Can my PC run Baldur's Gate 3?
- Minimum: Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite, Memory: 8 GB RAM, Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM), Storage: 150 GB available space. Recommended: Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600, Memory: 16 GB RAM, Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM), Storage: 150 GB available space.
- Who made Baldur's Gate 3?
- Developed by Larian Studios. Released August 3, 2023.
- Is Baldur's Gate 3 single-player?
- Yes, Baldur's Gate 3 has a single-player mode and also supports Multiplayer and Co-op.
- Is Baldur's Gate 3 still in Early Access?
- No, Baldur's Gate 3 is a full release, not in Early Access.
- Is Baldur's Gate 3 worth it in 2026?
- Our verdict: 9.4/10. Read our full review
- Which languages?
- Interface: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Korean, Japanese. Full audio: English.
- Controller support?
- Yes, full support.
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Official description
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Source: Steam store page.
Data: Steam. Updated Nov 5, 2026. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.