https://www.thegamer.com Baldur's Gate 3 is the long-awaited next chapter in the Dungeons & Dragons-based series of RPGs. Developed by Divinity creator Larian Studios, it puts you in the middle of a mind flayer invasion of Faerûn, over a century after the events of its predecessor. Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:30:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 Baldur's Game 3 is a game about wondrous lands, fantastical creatures, and... dice. Like, a lot of dice. These dice rolls play a huge role in the game, shaping the narrative by determining the outcome of all your actions, conversations, and encounters.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-inspiration-explained/ If you're already bored with your party in Baldur's Gate 3, have no fear − there's another pawsome companion itching to join your camp: Scratch the dog. You can stumble upon a dog in the game and with the right skillset, you can recruit him to join your camp.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:45:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-scratch-dog-guide-tips/ Baldur's Gate 3 has an astonishing number of mechanics and features, which can be overwhelming for a beginner. Don't fret, though. Stick with it, and you'll be in for a real treat of RPG goodness. You may have noticed the "Wares" feature and thought what on earth is that?

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-what-are-wares-explained/ When making your rolls in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll want an edge on everything you can. Proficiencies are one of many paths to success. Much like Pokemon, you're going to want to collect them all - or at least as many as you reasonably can. If we can't become dice hoarders in Baldur's Gate, we can at least be Proficiency hoarders.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:46:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-proficiencies-unlock-how-to-get-guide/ Venturing through Faerun alone is not recommended. A CRPG is incomplete without a party full of interesting, unique personalities. Baldur's Gate 3 provides players with all the resources needed to create an unstoppable group of heroes. There are plenty of different characters to choose from.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-companions-complete-guide/ Proficiency in Baldur's Gate 3 is an important factor to keep in mind when choosing a character's many features. From classes to races to backgrounds and more - your choices will affect your potential in dealing with the challenges to come, and your proficiencies bolster that potential.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:16:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-proficiency-info-guide/ Baldur's Gate 3's early access has been playable on Steam Deck for some time, but players have reported mixed results. While it sounds like it gets the job done, there have been complaints about low framerates, even with graphical settings turned down.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:11:31 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-steam-deck-not-verified-but-playable-at-launch/ Several artifacts lay scattered across Baldur's Gate 3, but few are so close to your starting position than the Necromancy of Thay. Available as soon as your first real town encounter, the book is kept well-hidden right under your nose. You'll need to keep a vigilant eye and scour every corner to find its location and unlock its secrets.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-necromancy-of-thay-open-key-amethyst/ Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you immense control over the actions and roads you will follow, or if a road at all. Therefore it's easy to miss important characters and secret areas hiding valuable loot. You never know what items may come in handy later, so thoroughly exploring the world could inadvertently save your life in a battle.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:31:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-where-go-first-paths-activities-guide/ Your first boss battle in Baldur's Gate 3 is an interesting three-way fight between yourself, the Mind Flayers, and the hellish forces of Avernus led by Commander Zhalk. While you're supposed to ignore it all and find your way to the control panel on the bridge, no good adventurer passes up the opportunity for good loot.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-commander-zhalk-boss-fight-how-to-defeat-guide/ Seeking to captivate friend and foe alike with magic and melody? The Bard might just be the perfect class for you in Baldur's Gate 3. Seamlessly weaving their spells into beautiful tales and melodies, bards are full-casters who spend their time on the field inspiring allies and hindering enemies with their enchanting performances.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:16:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-complete-guide-to-bards/ Diving into the vibrant world of Baldur's Gate 3, you're set to meet a cast of interesting and colorful characters. Some of them will have goals that align with yours enough that they may choose to join you on your journey along the Sword Coast. These NPCs are called companions.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:01:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-party-members-how-to-change-guide/ Baldur's Gate 3 hosts a myriad of moral questions and choices to consider. With your mind filled with the influence of a tadpole whose purpose you know not, you'll be tempted to use its extraordinary powers to fulfill your own greedy desires. Illithid powers hold a promise of power few feats can compete with.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-illithid-powers-unlock-guide/ Lovecraftian horror is a core theme of Baldur's Gate 3, and it's no surprise that one of the first choices you'll be asking yourself is, should I really help a talking brain? You might want to sit this bit side content out if you're squeamish.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-talking-brain-should-you-help/ Saving Throws in Baldur's Gate 3 will save you from certain death more times than you'd care to count. Helping you prevent diseases and avoid the nastiest repercussions of powerful spells, Saving Throws are nothing to sneeze at. Although you probably won't be rolling many yourself, you'll want to know what they mean.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-saving-throws-guide-explained/ Baldur’s Gate 3 introduces a cast of colorful companions to accompany you on your journey, not the least of which is Astarion, a poised and witty high elf rogue whose confident demeanor hides several dark and dangerous secrets.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-astarion-romance-guide/ The best games are the ones that aren't even out yet — but you can get a sneak peek at these titles! They're available in "Early Access," which means that they aren't quite finished yet but are substantial enough that players can enjoy. If you can handle a few extra bugs, you'll get the game at a discount.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 23:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-early-access-games/ Of all the big games coming out this year, I didn’t expect Baldur’s Gate 3 of all things to get me so damn excited. I’m normally a fickle bitch when it comes to western fantasy, with many of my colleagues often badgering me for never playing Dragon Age or seeing all of the Lord of the Rings films. I’m getting around to them, I promise, it’s just taking me several decades.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-early-access-performance-ps5-full-release/ Much song and dance was made about Cyberpunk 2077’s character creator ahead of its 2020 release. It claimed to accurately represent transgender bodies in its dystopian future where the wonders of technology allowed one’s form to shift and change thanks to the endless powers of capitalism.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-character-creator-trans-queer-diversity-inclusive/ The Blight Village is one of the first challenging combat encounters many will experience in Baldur's Gate 3. A town that serves as both the crossroads for several quest lines and a treasure trove of secrets, you'll need to venture to and through the village at some point in your adventure.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-blighted-village-walkthrough-battle-secrets-guide/ The Goblins of the Blighted Village in Baldur's Gate 3 provide a unique first challenge on your way to completing the first Act. You can ignore them or fight them, but within the Goblin's raided outpost is a singular Gnome whose treasures and insight might be of interest to you.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:31:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-blighted-village-goblins-dismiss-defeat-save-gnome-guide/ The Ogres of the Blighted Village in Baldur's Gate 3 hold just as much potential to be enemies as they do to be allies. Before you go swishing and slashing into their little abode, consider the benefits of having three Ogres joining your team. Then, consider if that aid is worth being a whole 1,000 gold lighter.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:21:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-blighted-village-ogres-defeat-recuit-choice-guide/ As you embark on your epic adventures in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll quickly realize that the game is all about rolling dice—a lot! And while ability score modifiers and proficiencies can help fine-tune your odds, the real game-changers in this game of chance are advantage and disadvantage.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-advantage-disadvantage-guide/ You'll no doubt be making Ability Check after Ability check in Baldur's Gate 3, but what can you do to bolster your chances of succeeding them? Look no further than the trusty Ability Modifier, a number coveted and sought after by many an adventurer. Increasing your modifiers will open doors for you in any dungeon.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:45:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-ability-modifier-guide-explained/ Baldur's Gate 3 combat can sometimes be a little tricky to understand. With all the math and formulas to follow, sometimes it's just better to swing and let the system do the math for you. But knowing the ins-and-outs of the battle mechanics will set you up for even greater success in the future.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-attack-roll-calculating-damage-explained/ By exploring the Gnoll-ridden roads of The Risen Roads, you will find a place called Waukeen's Rest. The Risen Roads are north of the Blighted Village, and Waukeen's Rest is located just farther north, down the southern path.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-rescue-the-grand-duke-quest-save-npcs-from-fire-walkthrough/ The Druid's Grove is one of the first safe heavens adventurers come across in Baldur's Gate 3. There is tension brewing in the grove due to the Druids preparing a spell to wipe out any outsiders. One wrong move could spell war.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:31:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-steal-the-sacred-idol-quest-walkthrough-how-to-steal-idol-guide/ Has a seemingly innocent conversation turned into a pickpocketing fiasco for you in Baldur's Gate 3? If you've had the pleasure of encountering Mattis, a crafty Tiefling merchant boy in the Druid Grove, you may find that he's left your pockets feeling a little lighter after his demonstration of his lucky ring.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-find-your-belongings-quest-walkthrough-guide/ Despite the rising popularity of Gunslinger subclasses in Dungeons & Dragons, Larian Studios says that it has "no plans" right now to add the class or firearms to Baldur's Gate 3.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:48:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-larian-studios-no-plans-to-add-gunslinger-class-firearms/ Larian Studios has confirmed that Halsin will only be able to take the form of a bear during his infamous romance scene in Baldur's Gate 3 and that the moment serves to highlight his character more than anything else.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:26:53 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bear-only-animal-you-can-romance-wild-shape-druid/ The world of Faerun can be cruel and dangerous for children, even if that child's ancestry is from the Hells. There is a young Tiefling boy in Baldur's Gate 3 that is doomed to die by harpies unless you step in and save the day.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-investigate-the-beach-walkthrough-save-tiefling-from-harpies-quest-guide/ Ability Checks are a near constant fact-of-life for Baldur's Gate 3. A method of making sure you'll be able to complete the feats you set out to accomplish, these checks ensure that you have the skills and training to pull off certain maneuvers and challenges on your quest.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-ability-checks-explained/ Morality and roleplaying are a big part of Baldur's Gate 3, and few quests have decisions that quite challenge a roleplayer like the owlbear encounter in the cave just beyond the Blighted Village. With a high-value egg, a potential companion, and a rare piece of armor on the line, the choices you make and the strategies you make will be put to the test.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:45:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-the-oakfathers-embrace-armor-location-owlbears-guide/ Tired of getting hit in Baldur's Gate 3? Not sure what armor is best for a certain character? Don't know why your fast little rogue is taking far less damage than your tank in fights? All of these things are calculated off a very funny number known as Armor Class, one of the most important stats of any Dungeons & Dragons-related game.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:00:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-armor-class-ac-explained/ Making rolls on choice-based decisions gives a little flair of consequence and chaos in Baldur's Gate 3. When trying to persuade that enemy not to fight you or when you're trying to best that dwarf in a one-on-one arm-wrestling contest, you may notice that some of these situations are more difficult to resolve or achieve. That's where Difficulty Class comes in.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:30:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-difficulty-class-dc-check-explained/ The Underdark is a dangerous part of Baldur's Gate 3 Act 1. It is higher level than what is allowed in Early Access, so EA players especially have a hard time going through it for the first time. There are multiple entrances into this malicious biome, and most of them are not particularly easy to find.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:31:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-underdark-entrances-how-to-get-list/ In Act 1 of Baldur's Gate 3, the Tieflings need your help. There is a divide within the Druid Grove between Tieflings and Druids. The Druids want to cast out any potential danger and will go so far as to capture a young Tiefling child, Arabelle.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:01:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-arabelle-how-to-save-guide/ The Adamantine Forge questline is one of the most difficult to find and complete in Baldur's Gate 3. Requiring you to venture deep into the Underdark, take on scores of enemies, seek out hidden passages, and defeat the single hardest boss in the early game, this quest is no joke, and neither are its rewards.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-adamantine-forge-how-to-get-beat-grym/ Inside the Goblin's Camp in Baldur's Gate 3 lies two enemies with some of the best drops in the first act: Minthara and Dror Ragzlin. Both are not to be underestimated, and you'll need to be clever if you plan on standing up for justice (... or simply looting them for their wondrous items).

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:30:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-minthara-dror-ragzlin-boss-fight-how-to-defeat-guide/ The Absolute is a name well-known amongst players in Baldur's Gate 3, but the true effects and meaning of it are shrouded in mystery for anyone in the early game. Tossed back and forth by goblins and druids alike (though for different reasons), the curious soul might wish to reap the benefits of this Absolute figure for themselves.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-mark-of-the-absolute-location-guide/ Beginning your adventure in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll have the option to recruit multiple companions to your party under the coordinated effort to relieve your minds of the same mysterious parasite. Of course, every good adventuring party has its healer, and your first opportunity to recruit one comes in the introduction of Shadowheart, the Trickery Domain Cleric.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-how-to-free-shadowheart-cleric/ Of all possible playable classes in Baldur's Gate 3, few commands the battlefield in the way the Fighter class does. A reliable class with extraordinary versatility, you can never go wrong when picking this class. For Dungeons & Dragons veterans as well as new faces at the table, this class works well under any hand.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-complete-fighters-guide-subclasses-feats/ The vast world of Baldur's Gate 3 is home to countless secrets and puzzles, and this mysterious Gilded Chest in the Owlbear Nest is certainly one of them! The Owlbear Nest is, as its name implies, a cavern housing a wounded owlbear and her cub. If you manage to get past her and head deeper into the cave, however, you'll find a beautiful alcove with a stone statue and a Gilded Chest.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-open-gilded-chest-in-owlbear-cave/ No support class performs as well as the Cleric in Baldur's Gate 3. Sure, you have your Druids, Paladins, and Bards, but when it comes to consistent and reliable heals and buffs, you'll definitely want a Cleric on your side. This spellcasting class assists both on and off the battlefield.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-complete-guide-to-clerics-spells-subclasses/ If stealthy and smooth are two words you'd use to describe your playstyle when choosing a class for Baldur's Gate 3, then look no further than your tried-and-true Rogue. A powerful class hogging all the Bonus Actions and turn economy for themselves, Rogues make Fighters jealous and Clerics weep.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:45:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-rogues-class-overview-explained-subclass-feats/ Baldur's Gate 3's companions are brought to life using motion capture, which means that the various raunchy scenes with the player character had to be acted out in real life. In a new interview, two Baldur's Gate 3 actors share how they shot these scenes, and all the "weirdness" that came with it.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:50:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-intimacy-coordinators-romance-scenes-filming/ Picking your character at the beginning of the game is one of the most important parts of a CRPG. Your character will define your path, story, and how you are able to react to the world around you. Baldur's Gate 3 has different options for starting characters. You can either become your own hero or take on the role of an origin character.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:01:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-choose-origin-character-or-create-your-own/ Those who frequent social media are bound to feel FOMO at some point. If everyone is raving about the newest game, you’ll be inclined to pick it up so you can be a part of the conversation. But another new game just came out last week, and there’s another coming a week from now. All three will leave you on the sidelines if you don’t scramble to play them, but games are growing bigger with each new release—two of the ones I just mentioned are 60-hour RPGs. It’s a horrible cycle that ends only one way—burnout. You’re gonna turn a hobby into a chore and lose all love for it.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:30:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/playing-every-new-game-will-only-burn-you-out/ Hey, everyone! You folks having a good summer? Everybody finish all those big, incredible games we’ve been playing the last few months? Wow! Zelda! Final Fantasy! So much to do in the incredible world of games we could just play forever! And that’s too bad because beep beep, it’s new game time, assholes. You better start running your Barbarian ass around Sanctuary on the double because there’s another game coming that we’re all going to have to pretend we finished when we talk about it: Baldur’s Gate 3.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:31:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/everything-you-should-do-before-playing-baldurs-gate-3-drucker/ A huge part of immersion in open-world RPGs is making out with fictional characters. Larian Studios is known for creating captivating fantasy worlds where you can participate in sex scenes and infidelity. Baldur's Gate 3 does not disappoint in this department.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:31:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-romance-guide-approval/ Each location in Faerun has its own personality. These areas in Baldur's Gate 3 come from the depths of the earth where evil lie dormant to a lush grove full of kids and families of faith. Each place has a story to tell, but sometimes those stories are better than others. Sometimes the people who reside within these areas can be worthwhile or a danger you aren't ready for.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-act-1-areas-ranked/ Companions play a heavy role in RPG games. From being the players' intimate lovers whom they dream about 'til dawn, to trauma-bonded friends who brighten each other days during the dark times. Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to get more immersed by creating emotional connections and experiencing catastrophic events with fellow like-minded people.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-companions-ranked/ Recuperating with your squad is a very important part of Dungeons & Dragons (and other CRPGs, really). You only have so much power, energy, and food to keep you and your party alive. Using your Rests properly in Baldur's Gate 3 is vital to surviving and pushing through difficult areas in the game.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bg3-short-rest-long-rest-guide/ Although Baldur's Gate 3 has an interesting cast of companions, none are quite as fearsome and adorable as the owlbear cub. Unfortunately, getting the cub takes some effort and a lot of time, but adding the mystical owlbear to your camp is entirely worth it.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:45:24 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-owlbear-cub-guide-tips/ I love Baldur's Gate 3. I've resisted playing too much of the early access version on PC because I want to sink in deep at the full release and not emerge for 100 hours, but I love it all the same. I love it like a pen pal. I love it at a distance. I hope that this imagined love crystalises into the real thing once I finally get my hands on it. But after years of watching it with admiration and respect from afar, now that it's drifting closer it's giving off bad vibes. It just can't close the deal. Never meet your heroes, kid. The latest in these late-game fumbles come via the endings, of which Larian is bragging there are over 17,000.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:30:25 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-marketing-silly-174-hours-cutscenes-17000-endings/ We already know that Baldur's Gate 3 is going to be an absolute behemoth of an RPG when it launches out of Early Access next month, one that the majority of us will spend the rest of year trying to complete. Larian Studios itself has been boasting about the game's impressive length, claiming earlier this year that the game will have over 174 hours of cinematics, which just so happens to be twice the length of the entire Game of Thrones series.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:08:11 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-317000-ending-variations/ Baldur's Gate 3 is absolutely packed with content thanks to the hard work being done by the team at Larian Studios. From items, weapons, dialogue options, races, classes, and so much more, the game is likely to be a great purchase for any CRPG enjoyer. Yet despite all of that, you're craving something more.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-mods/ The launch of Baldur's Gate 3 is almost here. Well, that actually depends on what you plan on playing Baldur's Gate 3 on, actually, as well as when you're reading this. The release date of the highly-anticipated Dungeons & Dragons RPG was moved up to August 3 to avoid clashing with Starfield's arrival. However, if you want to play the next Baldur's Gate on PS5, you'll need to wait until September 5 because, well, PS5 owners won't be playing Starfield. Unless they have another platform on which to play it, of course.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-pre-order-guide/ In the 1990s, the Baldur's Gate series, which was based on the lore of the Dungeons & Dragons universe, took the fad to a whole new level with two smash hits that used the tabletop game's rules. The third installment in the series is proving to be just as popular as its predecessors.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/games-like-baldurs-gate-3/ Larian Studios has shored up its class and subclass plans for the official launch of Baldur's Gate 3. Aside from looking like one of the best iterations of D&D's 5E ruleset, Baldur's Gate 3 is shaping up to be one of the best-looking and most comprehensive RPGS out there.

]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-subclasses-should-be-added-game-needs/ In most situations, one is free to use Sorcerer and Wizard interchangeably. In everyday life, they two act like synonyms, and people tend to know what you mean. In Baldur’s Gate 3 however, you will get some very odd looks and maybe a full-blown lecture if you dared confuse the two.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:31:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-sorcerer-spells/ Baldur’s Gate 3 is the long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate series. Whilst still in Early Access, Baldur’s Gate 3 has certainly made impressions and continues to chug along to its inevitable-yet-unannounced release date. New classes, new systems, and performance improvements are just the beginning.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-wizard-spells/ Magic can be defined as something fantastic and beyond the reach of human capability. It's a concept that has fascinated people since time immemorial. After all, magic is power. This idea is something that will never go out of fashion, so much so that meta-human abilities have become a staple of the video game medium. It has seeped into practically every genre. Here the particular topic of interest is specifically the traditional means of magic with spells and incantations, rather than superpowers.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-games-wizards-mages/ News is coming thick and fast about Baldur’s Gate 3, although that may be a poor choice of words given the latest reveal. During Larian’s Panel from Hell, designed for the devs to show off new features not available in the beta, we saw a glimpse of a love scene featuring a Druid… who was using Wild Shape… as a bear. This has set off the whole spectrum of reactions, but mostly, I’m thinking about how bizarrely the whole exchange is shot.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-bear-druid-wild-shape-romance/ We're less than a month away from Baldur's Gate 3's PC launch, so developer Larian is treating us to a better look at the final version of the game that's been in early access for years. Yesterday's Panel from Hell revealed a bunch of new content coming on August 3, and all in all, there's no shortage of ways to customize your playthrough, whether that's through combat, or narrative changes depending on the type of character you're playing.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:51:36 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-lets-you-screw-a-bear/ We're approaching Baldur's Gate 3's release date, but I'd forgive you if you were a little confused by exactly when that is. The game has pulled off the trick of moving both forwards and backwards, launching August 3 on PC (up from August 31), September 6 on PlayStation (down from August 31), and the 21st of Never on Xbox (same date as ever). It could come out on Xbox in the future, with a technological hitch with the Xbox Series S responsible for its absence, but for now it's PC and PS players who can begin to look forward to the game. Many of them are looking forward to Karlach, an Origin character who has gotten the fanbase all hot under the collar - fitting for a Tiefling. But Karlach aside, Origin characters are a great idea, and more games should embrace them.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:00:25 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-character-creator-origin-karlach-rpg-systems/ Baldur's Gate 3 unveiled a tall, literally red-hot Tiefling woman called Karlach who's ready to kick ass in a ragged barbarian outfit, so, of course, the internet is in love. She'll be a party member or protagonist option when the game launches out of early access on August 3, but in the meantime, there are plenty of posts excitedly simping over her and just as much fan art to match.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:45:06 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-karlach-party-member-twitter-horny/ I recently got into Dungeons & Dragons for the first time. I don’t really know what I’m doing as all the skills, feats, and character-building statistics go over my head. But rarely understanding the mechanical sophistication of the game world doesn’t matter when the act of playing is so much fun. Our dungeon master (Editor-in-Chief Stacey Henley) has created a compelling world and all I’m asked to do is sit back, listen, and use my imagination. Every now and then I’ll need to roll a die and moves things forward, but otherwise it’s all about how and why I build my character into the person I want them to be. Which is a badass Sea Elf.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-dungeons-and-dragons-rpg-starfield/ Baldur’s Gate 3 will now release earlier than expected on PC, but has been slightly delayed on PS5 to ensure it releases with 60fps support. Larian, the studio behind BG3, also confirmed in February that there will be an Xbox port of the game, but have now said that it does not have a release date for the Xbox port due to an ongoing issue with two-player split-screen co-op on the Xbox Series S, saying “we need to ensure that the game is performing without compromise across the entire Xbox X|S ecosystem”.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/xbox-series-s-holding-xbox-back-baldurs-gate-3-microsoft-gameplay-feature-parity/ Baldur’s Gate 3 is going to be huge. I was reminded of my affection for the game when I saw the ridiculous terms it has used to describe its own scale and found them to be charming rather than obnoxious. Baldur’s Gate 3 will have 174 hours of cinematics, which it puts into context by informing us it’s “more than every season of Game of Thrones, twice”. It reminds me of when Dying Light bragged it had more words than Anna Karenina, although Baldur’s Gate and Game of Thrones are more thematically related than Tolstoy’s tale of forbidden love and the nighttime zombies who run on walls.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-size-length-rpg-cinematics/ Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios gave its fans some pretty good news today, announcing that the game's full release is being moved forward to August 3rd to avoid clashing with the launch of Starfield. However, it also came with some bad news for PlayStation owners, as Larian explained that the PS5 version of the game is being pushed back by an extra week for some more polish. This is apparently because Larian is aiming to reach "new heights" for RPGs on consoles, and dished out some pretty impressive statistics to back up that claim.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:30:27 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-174-hours-of-cinematics-twice-length-game-of-thrones/ Baldur's Gate 3 will be leaving early access sooner than expected, now launching on August 3 for PC and September 6 for PS5. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, this is to avoid a clash with Starfield since both games are enormously ambitious RPG timesinks.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:18:54 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-release-date-starfield/ Baldur's Gate 3's full release is set for August of this year, but that doesn't mean we have to wait that long to delve into the world Larian has created. Just after announcing a new villain, the pre-launch campaigning continues, as the devs release a free online murder mystery game - albeit one that will have to be solved by the entire community.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:04:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/blood-in-baldurs-gate-3-free-murder-mystery-game/ I’ve only played a few hours of CRPGs before this year, and I bounced off my first one hard. Divinity: Original Sin 2 was my first foray into the genre, at the behest of a housemate who had poured three figures of hours into it. He knew I liked fantasy, and we’d played Civilisation together for countless hours already, so he knew I wasn’t averse to whiling my life away in front of a screen, so it was a good recommendation.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-crpgs-2023/ In every life simulation indie game, there is for sure a witch-themed furniture set that fans love and adore. Witch-related things are part of a small niche that involves all things goth, magic, and even cats. If that is your cup of tea, then you don't have to look further.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-cozy-games-witch-main-characters/ Baldur's Gate 3 just got another trailer ahead of its full launch, revealing yet another bad guy. This evil wizard, Gortash, takes the spotlight in this latest teaser, giving us a better idea of what story we can expect to venture through when Baldur's Gate 3 leaves early access on August 31.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:03:35 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-trailer-new-villain-summer-game-fest/ The big appeal with Breath of the Wild (and now Tears of the Kingdom) is that you can go anywhere and do anything. The big problem with Breath of the Wild (and now Tears of the Kingdom) is that you can go anywhere and do anything. While too many games railroad you and punish you for thinking outside of the box, the two recent Zelda games make you the master of the world, while keeping you as a small and often insignificant part of it. For a lot of people, it's genius game design. However, many others feel lost in its aimlessness, wandering from place to place with no real goal nor clear idea of what's driving them forward. The lack of limitations, supposed to ignite creativity, only causes boredom. But if you want Zelda's freedom without the directionless stupor, get ready for Baldur's Gate 3.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 15:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/missing-out-dont-get-tears-kingdom-zelda-wait-baldurs-gate-3-release/ You can judge how good a year in games is by how much it has to offer for everyone. If a year was great for fighting games and nothing else, it wouldn't be great for me, because the only fighter I've spent significant time with is Super Smash Bros. Last year was a weak year if you're a fan of big triple-A games, with Elden Ring at the beginning, God of War Ragnarok at the end, and little in the middle. When we think of the great years in gaming, there tends to be something for everyone.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 17:30:30 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/2023-rpg-starfield-final-fantasy-16-baldurs-gate-3-diablo-4/ As Dungeons & Dragons steadily grows its influence across entertainment media, the traditional tabletop roleplaying game is now gaining various adaptations in mainstream genres such as TV shows, movies, and of course, upcoming video games.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:00:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/solasta-crown-of-the-magister-versus-baldurs-gate-3/ My excitement for the upcoming 1.0 version of Baldur's Gate 3 has crept up on me. I've become a far more deeply committed Dungeons & Dragons player recently, but I've also been wondering what the next game that will inhale 50 hours of my life will be. I've not been too swayed by some of the recent powerhouse offerings, and while I'm sure Tears of the Kingdom and Starfield will blow people away, neither game feels like the right fit for me. For a long time I've lamented gaming's push to excessive experiences, but after months of short but satisfying adventures, I am craving the guilty empty calories of a behemoth. Baldur's Gate 3 might just be that game... if I ever leave the character creator.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/lose-hours-baldurs-gate-3-character-creator/ It’s been one heck of a busy week in the gaming industry, and it shows no signs of slowing down as we head into the weekend. For example, we recently saw that Nintendo confirmed it will not be attending E3 this year, lending credence to reports from earlier this month.

]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 03:26:49 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/biggest-gaming-news-february-24-2023/ After revealing that Baldur's Gate 3 is coming to PS5 as well as PC, Larian Studios has now clarified that the game is not, in fact, a PS5 console exclusive. An Xbox port is in the works, but the devs are not ready to reveal it yet.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:16:43 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-xbox-port-series-x-confirmed-exclusive-ps5/ After years in early access, Baldur's Gate 3 got another flashy trailer last night, revealing a JK Simmons-voiced villain, and most excitingly, a console port. However, Xbox fans were left disappointed, as the State of Play reveal only confirmed a PS5 release, seemingly skipping the Series X/S.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:39:12 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-ps5-xbox-release-exclusive-console/ In a gaming landscape where inclusion, diversity, and accessibility are making incredible progress, players have enjoyed more games than ever before. And while there’s still much work to be done, it’s important to celebrate games that are making space for all gamers. Many players identify with gender identities that exist outside of the typical gender binary.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 02:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/non-binary-character-options-in-games/ There’s a storm raging in the Dungeons & Dragons community. Ever since leaked drafts of an updated Open Gaming License (OGL) leaked from Wizards of the Coast, the D&D community has been in an uproar over proposed changes that would initially have publishers pay a 25-percent royalty and could even have opened the door to content theft. Wizards has since issued apologies over OGL 1.1 and has promised a more open and transparent process for OGL 1.2, which was recently posted to the D&D Beyond website.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:41:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-not-affected-dungeons-dragons-ogl/ Druids, surprisingly, have a reasonably broad definition. While we may primarily think of them in terms of a named class we can play as, such as in Dungeons & Dragons, the truth is countless characters fit the definition of druid without being explicitly called one. Generally, druids are practicers of wild magic - and there are a lot of characters who fit that bill.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:46:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/most-iconic-druids-in-gaming/ Studious and inquisitive, Gale is an interesting companion in Baldur's Gate 3. He is the game's resident Wizard in a system where Wizards eventually gain the powers to bend the entire universe to their will. That is if they manage to survive long enough to get that power.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-gale-best-build-equipment-feat-spells/ Astarion is a pretty popular character in Baldur's Gate 3, and it's quite easy to see why - he's a dashing, noble High Elf with rogueish, almost supernatural charms. You'll encounter him very early on in the story, and he will readily join you on your quest.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:15:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-astarion-best-build-equipment-subclass/ As you progress through Baldur's Gate 3, you'll come across many different companions - Lae'zel is the first, a Githyanki Fighter who has no time for frivolities. She's devoted to the task at hand, and rather difficult to please if you care about being nice to strangers.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-laezel-best-build-equipment-subclass/ Baldur's Gate 3 is the sequel to the beloved duo of CRPGs from the '90s and promises to be a worthy successor, developed by Larian Studios. It uses the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons for its ruleset and mechanics, adapting them to the virtual tabletop for ease of use.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-early-access-playable-classes/ Baldur's Gate is one of those classic, iconic series that easily stands the test of time, so it makes sense that the upcoming third entry is hotly awaited. The game is being developed by Larian Studios, known for the Divinity: Original Sin duology of games.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:15:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-early-access-everything-you-need-to-know-faq/ If you’ve been following the development journey of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’re probably as excited as I am about the upcoming Patch 9, which promises a few really exciting new features to play around with. If you’re new to the game, welcome! These numbered patches usually have significant new additions that make the game well worth playing through just one more time, even with the final release date recently revealed as August 2023, less than a year away.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/everything-revealed-at-baldurs-gate-3-panel-from-hell-patch-9-paladin-reactions-level-cap/ The Game Awards ceremony happened earlier tonight, bringing us hours of game reveals, new trailers, award speeches, and a few wild moments. Over 50 trailers premiered during the livestream, and nearly half of them were for never-before-seen games coming in the next few years. If you missed the show or need a recap, here are all the games announced for the first time during The Game Awards this year.

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:35:56 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/everything-announced-at-the-game-awards-2022/ Baldur’s Gate 3 has been in early access on PC for quite some time now; initial release windows have been pushed back thanks to, well, the obvious, but this hasn’t stopped plenty of us from enjoying the game. While we’ve only had access to the first act and content has been drip-fed to us over the past few years, it’s already a well-rounded, worthwhile experience.

]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-release-date-collectors-edition-returning-companions-announced-tga/ Work on the 1.0 launch for Baldur's Gate 3 seems to be going as per the plan, as developer Larian Studios has shared an update on the progress. It seems that the game's full release is on track for 2023, and we just might get a final release date in December. Baldur's Gate 3 has been in Early Access since October 2020, and is due to receive a major update this holiday season.

]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:01:27 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-release-date-december/ Baldur's Gate 3 has some tough fights. Every decision, whether in combat or in dialogue, is based on a virtual dice roll. Because of this, you may sometimes whiff your attacks five times in a row. One of the hardest fights in the Early Access is defeating the Phase Spider Matriarch on your way to the Underdark.

]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2022 18:16:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-phase-spider-matriarch-boss-guide/ Baldur's Gate 3 takes on the modern model of feat acquisition from Dungeons & Dragons - at some level-up points, you'll be offered the choice between an Ability Score Improvement and a feat. This can be quite a tough choice, as higher ability scores will improve your reliability in and out of battle, but feats can add just as much power as well as some variety and flavor.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:45:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-feat-guide-early-access/ Early on in the first act of Baldur's Gate 3, the player can visit an abandoned temple of Selune (the goddess of the moon) that has been taken over by goblins. With a little exploration, you'll come across a small room with a puzzle inside it - there are four circular plates on the floor of the room, with four symbols showing full moons, half moons, and new moons on each.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:30:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-how-to-solve-moon-door-puzzle/ Launching for early access in October of 2020, Baldur's Gate 3 has been under development for no small amount of time now. That being said, there is the entirety of the COVID pandemic to consider when you're wondering about when this game is finally going to arrive. We did receive official confirmation earlier this year that Baldur's Gate 3 will be completed sometime in 2023, so it's nice to know the finish line is on the horizon.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:15:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-improvements-from-patch-eight/ The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 may still be many months away, but with each patch that releases, we come closer and closer to the game's final form. Thankfully, Patch 8 brought us all kinds of goodies to keep us busy while we wait for the game's completion. Perhaps the most exciting of these additions are the new spells available.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:30:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-patch-8-new-spells-list/