Game guide
Baldur's Gate 3
Game overview
What is Baldur's Gate 3?
A story-driven party RPG with online multiplayer, split-screen co-op and full cross-play.
What you actually do
The core loop
Turn based party tactics, dialogue and roleplaying shape the main loop.
How progress works
Progress through character levels and story choices.
Action and interaction
Expect turn based tactical combat.
How the game is structured
Explore its large authored world setting.
WhatToGame Verdict
Best for
Who this works for.
Couples
Excellent for couples
Two friends
Excellent for two friends
Mixed skill levels
Excellent for mixed-skill groups
Your setup
Can your group play it?
The essentials first, with platform-specific detail available below.
Player and mode details1 setup
PC, Mac, PS5 and Xbox Series
- 1+ players online; maximum not verified
- 2 players locally
- Couch co-op
- Split-screen
- Local and online players can mix
Official sources confirm split-screen and cross-play; online max left nullable pending direct cap source.
In play
See how it plays.
Availability
Platform differences.
Important edition and storefront differences remain available without taking over the page.
Check platform and storefront details4 groups
PC
PC
- External account required
- Patch 8 added full cross-play/progression.
macOS
Mac
- External account required
- Patch 8 full cross-play.
PlayStation 5
PS5
- External account required
- Online subscription required on console
- Split screen supported; full cross-play.
Xbox Series
Xbox Series
- External account required
- Online subscription required on console
- Patch 8 includes Xbox Series S split screen.
PC hardware
Will it run?
A stronger gaming PC is recommended.
View minimum PC requirementsExact specs
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