Baldur's Gate 3

Gather a party and shape a rich fantasy story through your choices. Battles take turns, leaving time to think.

Try Explorer difficulty to focus on the story.

For thoughtful travelers and curious storytellers.

At a glance

Good for: Story lovers, puzzle solvers and anyone who likes to think before they act.
Pace: Slow and steady. Fights go in turns, like a board game, so you can take as long as you like over every move.
Where to play: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Mac. Not on Nintendo Switch.
Difficulty: "Explorer" is the gentle setting, made for people who are here for the story. You can change it any time from the pause menu.

It's based on Dungeons & Dragons, the tabletop game. You don't need to know it. The game rolls the dice and does the sums for you.
Before you start, the game asks a few questions, including whether you want subtitles. Say yes. You can make the text bigger in the settings later.
It's made for grown-ups. There's blood, some frightening scenes and some romance, and you can switch off nudity before you begin.
Things won't always go your way, and that's part of the story. The game saves by itself at important moments, and you can save from the menu whenever you like.

What to expect when you first press start.

Create your character
Make your own hero, or pick one of the ready-made characters, each with their own story. There's no wrong choice.
Wake up somewhere strange
You come to aboard a monstrous flying ship, with something nasty put inside your head. It sounds grim, but the game leads you through it step by step.
Learn to take turns
Your first fights teach you how turns work. When it's your go, nothing moves until you've chosen what to do.
Land on the beach
The ship comes down and the open country begins. Meet the other survivors, then save from the menu. Your story is ready whenever you are.