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Baldur's Gate 3 is a Dungeons and Dragons inspired RPG developed and published by Larian Studios. Featuring both a single player and cooperative element, players create their character by selecting a starting class, take on quests, level up, and engage in turn-based combat using the D&D 5th edition rule set.

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Baldur's Gate 3

RPG

Franchise
Baldur's Gate
Platform(s)
PC, macOS, PS5, Xbox Series X

Released
August 3, 2023
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
Publisher(s)
Larian Studios

ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat
100+ Hours

Metascore
96

Split Screen Orientation
Vertical Only

Number of Players
1-4

PS Plus Availability
N/A

Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players

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