Game Rant - Baldur's Gate 3

Why You Should Romance Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3

Andrea Gonzalez — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:12:00 GMT

One of Baldur's Gate 3's biggest draws is its eclectic cast of party members whose personalities often clash during the game's crucial moments. The bonds they develop with the protagonist can go in several different directions with almost all of them having the potential to grow into something romantic during Baldur's Gate 3's story.

Game Rant Recap for 07/31/23 – 08/06/23

Jared Stewart — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:21:18 GMT

Mortal Kombat 1 continues to reveal the effects that Liu Kang’s New Era has on the main roster, sales milestones and player count landmarks exceed fans’ expectations lately, and Dead by Daylight announces one of its most highly anticipated crossover chapters to date. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.

How Baldur's Gate 3's Way of the Open Hand Makes the Monk Feel Unstoppable

Andrea Gonzalez — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:25 GMT

Monks in Baldur's Gate 3 are an interesting class to play as because while their focus is on getting into the thick of the action to deliver some devastating blows to enemies, they do not wear any armor. This means that as fun as they can be to play, they are not among Baldur's Gate 3's beginner-friendly classes.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Continues One Annoying PC Gaming Trend

Max Borman — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:27 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has finally left early access and it has not disappointed RPG fans. Players everywhere are calling it one of the best RPGs ever made, and they will likely be lost in its fantasy world for years to come. It is very impressive what Larian Studios has been able to pull off, and hopefully this is just the start of what is to come. While that all sounds fantastic, Baldur's Gate 3 also adopted a troubling PC gaming trend.

Dual-Wielding Crossbows is One of Baldur's Gate 3's Most Welcome Surprises

Andrea Gonzalez — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:02:24 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 offers many weapon types and spells that players can use to overcome any adversary, many of which are standard to a fantasy setting. This includes many ranged options, including fireballs and longbows, but one type of physical ranged attack stands out as one of Baldur's Gate 3's most pleasant surprises.

8 Best Skills To Be Proficient At In Baldur's Gate 3

Megan Smith — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:00:27 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 follows a similar structure to its tabletop RPG counterpart Dungeons & Dragons, where players will find themselves proficient in certain skills. While some of these skills are used in combat, others will assist the player in dialogue interactions with NPCs.

Best Backgrounds In Baldur's Gate 3

Megan Smith — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:26 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has plenty of elements that make role playing in this RPG an incredible time for players. In character customization, the player gets to design their character by not only choosing its race and class, but also by selecting a background.

Baldur's Gate 3 Has Non-Lethal Damage Option

Ophélie Castelot — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:35:30 GMT

Baldur’s Gate 3, the popular RPG recently released by Larian Studios, features a non-lethal damage option for those who do not want to kill their opponents. This option lets players take a different approach to combat encounters in Baldur’s Gate 3, allowing them to spare enemies for a more pacific playstyle.

Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Class For Every Race

Hodey Johns — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:02:38 GMT

Playing a fantasy race in Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best feelings. Players become familiar with the customs and tendencies among people of different shapes, sizes, and colors. The odds are great that most gamers will enjoy at least some elements of each.

Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Race For Every Class

Hodey Johns — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:12:47 GMT

Player freedom in builds is the foundation of the gameplay in Baldur's Gate 3. Gamers can spend their campaign casting spells from a distance, getting into position for backstabs, or charging against a horde of enemies. Different classes and subclasses encourage different styles and ideas.

Biggest Rules Changes From Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition

John Higgs — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:27 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is built on the Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition system, adapted for CRPG by Belgium-based developers Larian Studios. As with any tabletop-to-video game adaption, Larian has had to add, remove, and tweak the Fifth Edition rules to fit Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Party Composition

Hodey Johns — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 07:08:51 GMT

Building a party in Baldur's Gate 3 gives gamers some insight into why Dungeons and Dragons players debate so often about how to put a perfect team together. Between combat encounters and skill checks, there are so many different bases to cover for only a team of four.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Disable The Guardian Statues

Hodey Johns — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:05:21 GMT

There are a few instant-death instances in Baldur's Gate 3. If players make a certain decision with the Dying Mind Flayer, it's immediate death. Also, shooting certain objects while aboard the Nautiloid results in an explosion that can easily kill the team in a single blast.

Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Lets You Play as a Skeleton

Bruna Telles — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:57:55 GMT

A Baldur's Gate 3 player has created a mod that allows gamers to play as a skeleton, offering players a fun twist to Larian Studios' new game. There are several classes to choose from in Baldur's Gate 3, with each class having its attributes and a specific playstyle.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Fans May Want to Keep Their Eye on Humble Bundle

Max Borman — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:30:22 GMT

It seems like Baldur's Gate 3 has been a hit with RPG fans so far, and some are even calling it one of the best RPGs ever made. Larian Studios was able to craft such an exciting experience that truly gives players the freedom to tell the story they want to tell. That has not only set a high bar for future fantasy games but has also helped cement Baldur's Gate as a massive IP that will likely not go anywhere anytime soon, and Humble Bundle seems to have noticed the hype.

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Are Extremely Impressed With One Surprising Detail

Bruna Telles — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:33:42 GMT

A Baldur's Gate 3 player has discovered that each item has its own 3D model. Baldur's Gate 3 is already making the headlines for its in-depth storytelling experience, highly detailed lore, and gameplay options. With so much attention dedicated to story and gameplay, the new game from developer Larian Studios surprised players a little more in another aspect.

Best Classes To Multiclass In Baldur's Gate 3

Megan Smith — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:00:25 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 takes heavy inspiration from its Dungeons & Dragons counterpart, to the point that players can combine classes together to create interesting combinations. Unlike the tabletop players, don't need to have specific stats to combine classes and therefore a player has more creative freedom over how they approach battles.

Every Class In Baldur's Gate 3, Ranked

Megan Smith — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:25 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has promised to be one of the most phenomenal RPGs of 2023. With an incredible early access phase that allowed players to experience plenty of the classes before its full release on August 3, many players have already decided which class they deem as being the best.

Baldur's Gate 3 Player Makes TMNT Dragonborn Character

James Ratcliff — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:57:15 GMT

A Baldur's Gate 3 player created a Dragonborn character with an appearance reminiscent of one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and posted their handiwork on social media for others to see. The work received praise from other Baldur's Gate 3 players, with some stating their temptation to go on a new campaign with a Dragonborn of their own.

More Games Should Follow Baldur’s Gate 3’s Pre-order Model

Max Borman — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:00:25 GMT

After months of anticipation, Baldur's Gate 3 has finally arrived, and it has quickly become one of the best RPGs around. Almost everything in it feels satisfying to play, and it may be the perfect treat for Dungeons and Dragons fans. It is made even better by the fact that Larian Studios seems to be listening and celebrating its fans, and Baldur's Gate 3's pre-order bonus makes that abundantly clear.

Baldur's Gate 3 Settings Change Can Be a Huge Improvement

Dalton Cooper — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:34:14 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 players looking to improve their game's frame rate should consider switching the game to Fullscreen as opposed to Borderless Windowed, which is the default option. Following years of anticipation, the full release of Baldur's Gate 3 is available now for PC gamers. Earning widespread critical acclaim and quickly becoming one of the most popular Steam games in history, Baldur's Gate 3's PC release has been a monumental success so far.

Beginner Friendly Classes In Baldur's Gate 3

Megan Smith — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:00:23 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 had been in early access for quite some time allowing players to experience many of the classes Larian Studios had available for players before the full game was released. Now that players are finally able to play the full version of Baldur's Gate 3 some may be wondering what the easiest classes are to learn from the twelve available.

8 Best Cantrips In Baldur's Gate 3

Megan Smith — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:15:28 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has finally been released with full access for players to enjoy on PC. Baldur's Gate 3 has plenty of classes for players to choose from many of which are spellcasters that allow the player to explore all sorts of powerful spells.

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Resurrect Mayrina's Husband?

Hodey Johns — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:01:46 GMT

It's hard enough to find and save Mayrina in Baldur's Gate 3 so when players are tasked with saving her dead husband as well, that only adds to the complexity. On one hand, Mayrina is lonely, scared, and will take any cure. On the other hand, that "cure" was invented by somebody with a record of eternally punishing the people she "helped."

Baldur's Gate 3: Auntie Ethel's Potion Effects

Hodey Johns — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 09:12:29 GMT

After the Auntie Ethel boss fight in Baldur's Gate 3, players will be rewarded with many treasures and baubles that can immediately make the party better. There is also a wand to help out Mayrina's husband and some other role-playing literature and trinkets for gamers to enjoy.

Baldur's Gate 3: Auntie Ethel Boss Fight Guide

Hodey Johns — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 08:25:40 GMT

Auntie Ethel may be one of the most lethal boss fights in Baldur's Gate 3. She's commonly encountered in the opening act and yet uses spells and attacks that can doom a level twelve group of adventurers. On top of that, she's got several obstacles and minions between her two major phases.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Get Through The Noxious Fumes

Hodey Johns — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 07:12:38 GMT

In the middle of a boss fight with Auntie Ethel (should players choose to participate), players in Baldur's Gate 3 will have to pursue the monster if they want to finish her off and release her victims. Unfortunately, she ran more than just a short distance away, forcing the player to navigate several traps.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Level 1 Spells For Each Class

John Higgs — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:55:22 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has arrived, transforming the Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition system into a sprawling CRPG. Faithful to its tabletop inspiration, Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to craft characters ranging from greataxe-wielding human barbarians to gnomish fencing masters to cunning elven warlocks.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix Addresses Over 150 Glitches and Other Issues

Christopher Castellaw — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:37:03 GMT

Wasting no time addressing some of the issues standing in the way of players’ enjoyment of its long-awaited CRPG, Baldur’s Gate 3, developer Larian Studios has released the first hotfix for the game only a day after its launch. Despite receiving high marks from many critics and fans some players have already expressed their frustration with issues ranging from how Baldur’s Gate 3 handles co-op to crashes when playing the game on Steam Deck.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Wizard Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:00:25 GMT

In Baldur's Gate 3, there are a few spellcasting-oriented Classes that players can choose from – Classes that actually thrive when normal weapons are taken out of the equation. The Wizard is arguably the most iconic Dungeons and Dragons spellcasting class thanks to the breadth of spells they can know. In Baldur's Gate 3, the Wizard's diversity makes it hard to pin down its best build.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Rogue Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:30:23 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 features a huge number of classic Dungeons and Dragons classes pulled right from the Fifth Edition of the tabletop RPG. Because it draws such heavy inspiration from D&D, some of the best builds in BG3 happen to also be the best builds players are already familiar with, including the Thief Rogue.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Warlock Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:30:23 GMT

In Baldur's Gate 3, the Warlock class is widely considered to be the easiest caster to learn and play, but that doesn't mean it's not powerful. Warlocks don't have as many spell slots as other spellcasters, but they make up for that with an incredibly powerful Cantrip and access to some of the game's best control spells.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Sorcerer Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:20:30 GMT

The Sorcerer is one of the most volatile Classes in all of Baldur's Gate 3 thanks to their wild spells and ability to use Metamagic to enhance their spellcasting skills. Sorcerers are at their best when they put all of their effort into maximizing their damage output, which the Draconic Bloodline subclass offers in spades.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Ranger Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:05:24 GMT

Rangers have three very distinct builds available to them in Baldur's Gate 3: Hunter, Beast Master, and Gloomstalker. When it comes down to it, having more party members with more abilities to throw down in combat is often better than higher single-target damage. As such, the Beast Master is going to be the best Ranger choice until players figure out the nuances of the Gloom Stalker subclass.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Monk Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:00:25 GMT

Of the 12 classes that will be playable in Baldur's Gate 3, only one wasn't ready for players for the Early Access: the Monk. Monks have a lot of options under their black belts, with three distinct sub-classes to choose from that could equally lead to a fantastic Monk build in BG3. Judging by what fans have seen in the early full release, though, it looks like Shadow Monks will reign supreme.

Baldur's Gate 3 Tip Makes Playing Stealthy More Convenient

Rory Young — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:55:14 GMT

A Baldur's Gate 3 player has an important tip for struggling adventurers. The full launch of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC has led to a massive influx of new players that may find the complexities of the Dungeons and Dragons game overwhelming. Simply learning how combat works is no simple matter, so figuring out all the complexities that Larian Studios has introduced may take some time. This trick, which allows Baldur's Gate 3 players to quickly enter stealth as a group, could save players' parties.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Paladin Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:53:44 GMT

The Paladin Class in Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the game's most restrictive, as their core Class features and spells are determined by an Oath they are bound to. The Paladin Class is a Heavy armor user with Cleric-like healing and support abilities, but make a wrong move either in or out of combat, and you might lose access to Oath-based powers, the core part of each Paladin build.

Baldur's Gate 3: Where to Find Deluxe Edition Items

William Parks — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:40:36 GMT

Players that purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition of Baldur's Gate 3, and those that bought the game on PC during its early access period, are entitled to several pieces of bonus content. That content primarily takes the form of in-game items, and some fans may be confused about how to claim them. This guide is here to alleviate that confusion, and it will help players find their Digital Deluxe Edition items in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Cleric Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:40:23 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 can be a tough game for someone new to the series, or new to CRPG Dungeons and Dragons-like games in general. A well-balanced party composition should have some kind of support class, which the Cleric happens to excel at. The best Cleric builds aren't necessarily those that deal the most damage, but those that make full use of this class' unique quirks.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Druid Class Build

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:35:22 GMT

There are a total of 12 classes that players will be able to pick from in the full version of Baldur's Gate 3, including the multi-faceted Druid Class. There are three subclasses, or Circles, for players to choose from, being the Circle of the Moon, the Circle of the Land, and the Circle of Spores.

Baldur's Gate 3 Player Creates Papa Smurf in the Game

Bruna Telles — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:14:56 GMT

A Baldur's Gate 3 player used the character creator system to make Papa Smurf in the game. After much anticipation, Baldur's Gate 3 has finally arrived to take players on a new adventure.

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Bard Class Build

Rhenn Taguiam — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:55:23 GMT

Players of classic CRPGs know the sheer intensity of the storylines in the Baldur’s Gate series, making Baldur’s Gate 3 a much-awaited sequel for fans of narrative-focused games. This time around, players of the Baldur’s Gate title get stuck in the middle of an ongoing mind-flayer invasion of Faerun, with only their chosen Class and skillset as a means to fight this seemingly-insurmountable threat.

Baldur's Gate 3: The Best Barbarian Class Build

Thomas Hawkins — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:51:44 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3, the long-awaited third entry in the Baldur's Gate series, added the Barbarian class relatively late into its Early Access period. Players familiar with D&D 5th edition will no doubt be very familiar with these incredibly tough warriors who can easily resist non-magical physical damage while tearing through enemies like wet tissue using their signature ability, "Rage."

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Aren't Happy About Co-Op Restriction

Stephen Michaels — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:38:27 GMT

Some players are upset about a particular restriction that Baldur's Gate 3 places on co-op games. Larian's latest RPG is already a hit with fans and critics for its story and gameplay. It seems that Baldur's Gate 3 is raising the bar for developers and will likely be talked about for years to come. That doesn't mean the game is perfect, however.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Has a Vendor Problem

Max Borman — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:05:28 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is finally here, and it has not disappointed so far. It has everything that RPG and Dungeons and Dragons fans have wanted for years and sets a very high bar for future fantasy titles. Not only is it an immersive singleplayer RPG that players can sink months into, but it is also an incredible co-op experience for anyone looking to conquer a fantasy world with their friends. However, not everything about Baldur's Gate 3's co-op experience is perfect.

Baldur's Gate 3 Player Creates Kratos Gnome Character

J Brodie Shirey — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:56:55 GMT

A Baldur’s Gate 3 player just modeled their custom Gnome character after Kratos from the God of War series. The latest installment in the Baldur’s Gate series launched for PC earlier this week, and it is already one of the biggest and most popular games on Steam to date. Just like past installments, Baldur’s Gate 3 bases its rules and gameplay systems on those of the Dungeons and Dragons franchise and allows players to embark on a mystical journey to defeat the dark forces that threaten Faerun.

Baldur's Gate 3: How to Hide Version Number

William Parks — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:43:33 GMT

Players that enjoyed Baldur's Gate 3 during its early access period will be quite familiar with seeing the game's version number indicated below the mini-map and during cutscenes. However, some of these fans undoubtedly expected the version number text to be removed for the game's full release, though that has not occurred at the time of writing. Fortunately, it is possible to hide the version number in Baldur's Gate 3, and this guide explains exactly how that is done.

Baldur's Gate 3's EULA Has a Surprise Message

Stephen Michaels — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:26:55 GMT

Larian Studios added a clever, secret message to the EULA for Baldur's Gate 3 to surprise fans who actually read it. The developer's first entry in the classic RPG series has only just left early access, but it's already become a massive hit. Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the most popular games in Steam history, and it's receiving glowing reviews from critics.

Baldur's Gate 3 - How To Fix Crashing Issues On The Steam Deck

Michael Llewellyn — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:27:27 GMT

The Early Access version of Baldur's Gate 3 didn't quite get fully verified on the Steam Deck tag but was listed as playable with a few caveats. Namely, users needed to enter their details via the built-in keyboard to access the game's launcher or using non-Steam Deck icons designed for a keyboard and mouse. Otherwise, Baldur's Gate 3 ran nicely on the Steam Deck out of the box for the Early Access version. Unfortunately, some Steam Deck users have run into crashing and launching issues with the full release. It's disappointing for new players that can only play the massive RPG via the handheld. This guide will offer solutions to launch Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam Deck and prevent it from crashing.

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Are Ecstatic About 1 Specific Detail 'This is What Gaming Was Supposed to Be'

Dalton Cooper — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:25:57 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 players are showering Larian Studios with praise over the developer's decision to release the massively popular game without any microtransactions or other kinds of in-game purchases. Hype for Baldur's Gate 3 has been through the roof, and it seems that the massive RPG has largely lived up to expectations.

How to Rest in Baldur's Gate 3

John Higgs — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:53:21 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 has been a landmark project for Larian Studios. After six years in development and almost three in early access, players are more than ready to dive into the world of Faerun. Adapting rules from D&D Fifth Edition to a video game isn't a one-to-one process, but although Larian has tweaked a number of systems in Baldur's Gate 3, it's also managed to stay surprisingly true to the original.

Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get Inspiration Points

John Higgs — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:46:35 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 adapts the rules of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition into a CRPG system, allowing players to embark on an adventure in the world of D&D with familiar races, classes, and mechanics. For the most part, Baldur's Gate 3 remains faithful to the Dungeons & Dragons rules, with only a few additions and changes to better suit a video game.

Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get the Everburn Blade Without Killing Commander Zhalk

Marc Santos — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:45:25 GMT

Weapons come in various shapes and sizes in Baldur's Gate 3, and some are simply much shinier than others. Such is the case with the Everburn Blade — a greatsword that, as its name suggests, is coated in everlasting fire. It's an extremely potent weapon in the early game, but getting it can be quite the problem.

Baldur's Gate 3: What To Do With The Addled Frog

Hodey Johns — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:05:27 GMT

An Addled Frog in Baldur's Gate 3 hops around in the Sunlit Wetlands. The beautiful creature is engaging, responding to players who cast Speak With Animals and converse with it. However, this conversation has not been going according to plan for most gamers.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Change Clothes (& Hide Helmets)

Hodey Johns — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:10:17 GMT

There isn't a true transmog option in Baldur's Gate 3 so players may be a little bit disappointed to find that they can't equip heavy armor and have it look like a nightgown. This might feel like an oversight but the concept is a tad immersion-breaking and letting players break their own immersion isn't always a wise idea.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Place Map Markers

Hodey Johns — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:56 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is a large, open-world game that is as deep as it is wide. Some locations have multiple levels to explore and discover. A map exists to keep players from getting lost but, even then, there will be events and hazards in between spots that players want to get to.

Baldur's Gate 3 Review

Shane Robert Moyer — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:03:16 GMT

It has been almost three years since Larian Studios announced that it would be tossing the early access build of Baldur’s Gate 3 to its ravenous fans. Its release boosted the hunger for a new entry in a series that undoubtedly helped the RPG genre cement its legacy in the gaming landscape. With Baldur’s Gate 3’s full release, a new era for the title begins in earnest, showering players with a truly awe-inspiring amount of information, options, and opportunities to be had in a game that never seems to lack something to do.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Avoid Opportunity Attacks

Hodey Johns — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:34:55 GMT

The opportunity attack makes its presence known in Baldur's Gate 3 and Dungeons and Dragons fans are all too familiar with this mechanic. This is a reactionary attack that both players and their opponents can use to their advantage.

Baldur's Gate 3: What Should You Tell The Mirror?

Hodey Johns — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:05:19 GMT

There is a magic mirror in Baldur's Gate 3 that blocks the entrance to a secret laboratory. The game gives players many choices so most players may think they can break the mirror or move it. But this situation is a little different. This mirror asks questions and wants some pretty specific answers.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Fix The 'Can't Save' Bug

Hodey Johns — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 02:44:53 GMT

Many players excited to be playing Baldur's Gate 3 are having issues saving their games. That's a pretty significant issue considering that the game is a long one, so seeing all progress go back to nothing is more painful for this game than most others.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Get To Act 2

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:15:25 GMT

With the full release of Baldur's Gate 3 finally here, players are rushing to find out how to reach the previously-inaccessible Act 2 of the game. Unlike some games that split their stories into Acts, Baldur's Gate 3's Act 2 is not a hard transition that cuts players off from Act 1 – in fact, there's no screen that directly confirms players are in the second Act at all.

Baldur's Gate 3's Unlockable Sex Scenes, Explained

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:10:25 GMT

One of the most talked-about features of Baldur's Gate 3, thanks in part to a particularly raunchy scene between the Druid Halsin and Astarion, is its inclusion of sex scenes and nudity. In Baldur's Gate 3, players can engage in relationships and romances with a variety of characters across Faerun. When these relationships reach a certain level, players can choose to engage in an intimate moment with their lover.

Baldur's Gate 3: Which Difficulty Should I Pick?

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:05:24 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 launches with three difficulties for players of different skill levels, or who want different things out of this enormous RPG. The three BG3 difficulties mirror the Easy, Normal, and Hard gaming standard, but with unique twists for each mode.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Get To Underdark

Erik Petrovich — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:01:25 GMT

The first Act of Baldur's Gate 3 takes place around the crash site of the Nautiloid and the Druid Grove in a setting that's as green and vibrant as it is rife with conflict. Players might already be overwhelmed by the sheer scope of the game by the time they hit 10 hours in Baldur's Gate 3 and realize they're not even halfway through Act 1.

D&D Beyond Releases Baldur's Gate 3 Character Sheets and Dice

Eric Law — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:52:13 GMT

Dungeons and Dragons just released some digital dice and character sheets inspired by the cast of Baldur’s Gate 3. These gorgeous Baldur’s Gate 3-inspired products are available for free for all players on D&D Beyond.

Baldur's Gate 3 Reveals Twitch Drop Rewards and How to Get Them

Eric Law — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:16:25 GMT

Baldur’s Gate 3 is holding a Twitch Drop campaign to celebrate its PC release. Players can earn this free set of Baldur’s Gate 3 camp cosmetics any time over the next couple of weeks.

Baldur's Gate 3 is Already One of the Most Popular Games in Steam History

Dalton Cooper — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:20:30 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is already a massive success for Larian Studios and one of the most popular games in Steam history. Hype has been incredibly high for Baldur's Gate 3 in the months leading up to its release, and now the big day is finally here. PC gamers are free to jump into Larian's latest and finally see what the gigantic game has to offer beyond the content that was available in its Early Access state.

How Baldur's Gate 3 Changed Wyll's Story From Early Access

Andrea Gonzalez — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:58:27 GMT

One of Baldur's Gate 3 biggest draws is the large roster of interesting companions players can recruit and grow a strong bond in numerous directions. Each of them has an interesting backstory that informs the type of person they are in the present, and getting to become close to these flawed individuals is often a draw to RPGs whose choices are greatly informed by player agency. Since Baldur's Gate 3 had been in Early Access for years, developer Larian Studios has had a lot of time to account for player feedback when polishing the final game. This includes some story changes intended to improve weaker story elements, namely with the companion Wyll.

Steam is Down for Some Users

Marc Keever — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:46:55 GMT

There appears to be something wrong with Steam today, as indicated by a spike in users who are reporting that they are having problems with the digital storefront. While it is typically a reliable platform that many gamers use exclusively, Steam has had issues in the past. For example, in February 2023 many users were frustrated as the service went down ahead of the then-hotly anticipated Sons of the Forest, the survival horror sequel to 2018's The Forest.

Baldur's Gate 3 Boss Talks Future Games, Microsoft Acquisition Chances

Dominik Bošnjak — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:38:51 GMT

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has opened up on what's next for the company following the release of Baldur's Gate 3 and chimed in on the possibility of the Belgian developer getting acquired by Microsoft. His insights into the award-winning studio coincided with the launch of the PC version of Baldur's Gate 3, which is already available for download in the West.

The Best PCs to Play Baldur’s Gate 3

Rahim Amir — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:28:09 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 was released for PC on the 3rd of August 2023 and comes backed with some of the most glowing early access reviews for gamers on Steam. With early access purportedly only containing approximately 1/3rd of the title's actual content, all eyes are on Baldur's Gate 3 as users look to experience the herald of the next generation of RPGs on PC in all its glory with a PlayStation 5 launch scheduled for early next month.

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Take Auntie Ethel's Cure?

Hodey Johns — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:05:22 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is all about exploring the world, meeting people, discovering secrets, and gathering treasures. There are many quests that will have gamers emotionally invested. But it would be misleading to say that there is not a main quest that players will be uniting around.

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Drink From The Well?

Hodey Johns — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:06:23 GMT

The freedom Baldur's Gate 3 gives players is very generous, allowing characters to eat foods labeled as poisonous or to jump off cliffs that are clearly at deadly heights. Part of letting fans make good decisions also entails letting fans make bad decisions as well.

Baldur's Gate 3 Best Unique Party Setups

Rhenn Taguiam — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:45:24 GMT

Party composition remains essential in Baldur's Gate 3, especially since it follows standard Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. This means that a slip-up can cause entire party wipes. Moreover, the impractical choice of party members might make BG3's D&D 5e-based experience a bit underwhelming for some players.

Baldur's Gate 3: What Does The Whispering Mask Do?

Hodey Johns — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:05:28 GMT

The Whispering Mask in Baldur's Gate 3 is located in the middle of a boss battle. Usually, these types of decisions are more about roleplaying but there are very real combat consequences for wearing the mask or not in addition to the usual roleplaying outcomes.

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Send Gandrel To Camp?

Hodey Johns — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:05:27 GMT

While characters in Baldur's Gate 3 after often considered good-aligned or evil-aligned, there is a neutral-aligned gamut in between the two. This grey area can be difficult to navigate as many characters have sympathetic flaws with disastrous results and others have more glaring problems but keep a lid on it.

Baldur's Gate 3: Where To Find Mayrina (& How To Save Her)

Hodey Johns — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:06:23 GMT

Players can task themselves with saving Mayrina in Baldur's Gate 3, despite the family of the girl saying they don't want any assistance. But, as with many situations, they're not going to be successful at recovering Mayrina without help, desired or not.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Expose Kagha

Hodey Johns — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:06:22 GMT

One of the biggest issues in the opening act of Baldur's Gate 3 involves the Tiefling exiles and the Druid Grove. The Druids aren't all bad but their leadership is ready to not only kick out the exiles seeking safety but to close themselves off from the world forever.

Control Developer Explains Why Xbox Series S Is a Problem for Devs

Filip Galekovic — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:42:18 GMT

Xbox Series S may be a bit of a game development blocker after all, according to one of the developers at Remedy Entertainment. The weakest of all the mainstream current-gen consoles, Series S was designed from the ground up as a cheaper, more affordable version of Series X, with one of its big draws being that it would still be able to play all the "big" games, only at a reduced visual fidelity.

The Best Baldur's Gate 3 Classes to Play if You Like Diablo 4's Druid

Cameron Lucas — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:54:38 GMT

Already one of the year’s biggest releases, Baldur’s Gate 3 brings the classic CRPG series into the modern world with the highest fidelity adaptation of Dungeons and Dragons yet. Baldur’s Gate 3 comes packed with content courtesy of developer Larian Studios, much of which comes from the astonishing amount of options available regarding the player character.

Baldur's Gate 3 Players Need to Do These Things Before Launch

Dalton Cooper — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:24:49 GMT

Larian Studios has confirmed some things that Baldur's Gate 3 players should do before the game's launch on August 3, namely deleting the early accession version of the game they have on their PC along with any of its associated save files and mods. 23 years after the release of the second game, Baldur's Gate 3's release date is nearly upon us, and hype for the massive-scale RPG couldn't be any higher.

Baldur's Gate 3: Guide to Advantage and Disadvantage

John Higgs — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:31:24 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 runs on the Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition system, adapted for CRPG by Larian Studios. Although not every tabletop rule and system has made it into the game, Baldur's Gate 3 remains largely faithful and contains many features that will be familiar to Fifth Edition players.

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Buy Oskar Fevras (The Artist)?

Hodey Johns — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:05:23 GMT

The Zhent is not a faction that players in Baldur's Gate 3 should take lightly. They are akin to the mafia, buying and selling illegal goods. Sometimes, these types of scoundrels are the good guys but the Zhent will assassinate, torture, steal, and cover up their tracks.

Baldur's Gate 3: Where To Find The Dowry (& Should You Return It?)

Hodey Johns — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:05:23 GMT

Most of the time, treasure hunters in Baldur's Gate 3 will be looking for gold, armor, weapons, and artifacts. Self-interest is a compelling motivation, even for characters that are looking out for the world around them. Protecting the innocent is easier to do with proper funding and equipment.

Baldur's Gate 3: Where To Find Miri

Hodey Johns — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:05:24 GMT

There are a few missing persons in Baldur's Gate 3 that gamers will want to find. Finding all of them in a single playthrough is going to be a monumental task, especially because some of these persons require careful timing and maybe even luck to find.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Save Everyone From The Burning Building

Hodey Johns — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:05:24 GMT

Many of the most memorable moments in Dungeons and Dragons, the tabletop RPG that inspired Baldur's Gate 3, occur inside a burning building. Combat and skills are already intense but with an added time limit and the environment collapsing all around the party, these are moments players don't forget.

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Help Rugan Or Loot The Zhentarim Chest?

Hodey Johns — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:06:23 GMT

After shooting down a pack of Gnolls along the road in Baldur's Gate 3 players will get a chance to meet with Olly and Rugan, two Zhent employees that are in charge of delivering a chest to the Zhentarim Hideout. Players can offer to make the delivery in their stead.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Get Into The Toll House Secret Room (Stone Chair Puzzle)

Hodey Johns — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:06:22 GMT

Secret treasures and areas are all over the place in Baldur's Gate 3. It's virtually impossible to get every secret in any single playthrough as the combinations of choice and abilities will often limit what the party is capable of. Still, it's reasonable to want to get as many hidden treasures as possible.

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Side With Karlach Or Anders?

Hodey Johns — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:06:22 GMT

Player choice is key in Baldur's Gate 3 but even when players try to be good or evil, they'll sometimes unwittingly assist the other side without a complete overview of the information. An injured Tiefling with one horn named Karlach rests by a river and she claims cultists are seeking to send her back to the literal hell she escaped from.

What Baldur's Gate 3 Class You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Kristy Ambrose — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:00:24 GMT

The kind of character that a player builds in an RPG like Baldur's Gate 3 can reveal a lot about who they are. That includes their personality traits, deepest hopes, secret fears, and maybe even their ultimate destiny.

Baldur's Gate 3 Looking to Achieve Something 'No Other RPG' of Its Scale Has Done Before

Dalton Cooper — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:26:27 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is looking to do something "no other RPG" of its scale has achieved, which is to get "seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op" working on the Xbox Series S console. Baldur's Gate 3 is set to be one of the biggest new game releases of the year. PC gamers will be able to play it later this week, but console gamers will have to wait a bit longer to start the adventure on their platform of choice.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Save The Owlbear Cub

Hodey Johns — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:05:22 GMT

There are a few memorable companions and pets players can get in Baldur's Gate 3. Most of them are impossible or very difficult to miss but the Owlbear Cub is one that many players miss out on if they don't make some very specific choices.

Baldur's Gate 3, Path of Exile 2 Have a Similar Class Approach

Gozie Ibekwe — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:06:25 GMT

The action RPG scene has been one of the most competitive historically, and with a constant influx of high-quality titles, the category seems to be heating up even more. Barely a few months removed from Blizzard's groundbreaking exploits with Diablo 4, new challengers are rising in the form of Baldur's Gate 3 and Path of Exile 2, offering unique gaming experiences with a deep bag of archetypes. As gaming becomes increasingly customized, there has been a shift in focus to create more classes for players to specialize in, and both upcoming games are leading the charge, seeking to blow their competition out of the water with a vast selection of categories. Baldur's Gate 3 and Path of Exile 2's variety could generate enough fanfare to break the dominance of household names in the genre.

Baldur's Gate 3: Each Species Ranked As The Best Party Leader

Kristy Ambrose — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:00:24 GMT

Every Dungeons & Dragons-based game is going to make certain species and subraces more Charismatic than others. Sometimes it's about visual appeal, but it can also be about intimidation and leadership qualities as opposed to beauty.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Fans May Be in for a Long Wait on Launch Day

Marc Joseph Hill — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:11:06 GMT

Baldur's Gate 3 is mere days away after nearly three years in Early Access, but some players may have to wait just a little longer on launch day itself. Developer Larian Studios spent July revealing and clarifying much about just how expansive Baldur's Gate 3 is and has shed more light on the transition from Early Access to full release.

Baldur's Gate 3: How To Heal Padirna's Legs & Open The Pantry Chest

Hodey Johns — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:05:24 GMT

The Druid Grove of Baldur's Gate 3 is home to the Druids and, for a temporary bit, a large group of wandering Tieflings. Yet of all the animals players can communicate with, there is a rat with a chipped tooth that demands the player's assistance in getting revenge.

Xbox Series S Does Not Hold Back Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3 Boss Says

Dominik Bošnjak — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:44:48 GMT

The Xbox Series S is not holding back the current generation of consoles, according to Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke. The Belgian company recently ran into some issues while porting its upcoming RPG to the Xbox Series S, which is why the Xbox version of Baldur's Gate 3 is still without a release date.

The Best Baldur's Gate 3 Classes to Play if You Like Diablo 4's Rogue

Paolo Josiel Arias — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:35:56 GMT

Baldur’s Gate 3’s release date is just around the corner, and players old and new can’t wait to get their hands on it. It already has overwhelmingly positive reviews because of its great early access run in the past year. Those who haven’t tried Baldur’s Gate 3 and its previous installment yet may be overwhelmed by the wide variety of classes they can choose from. Fortunately, games like Diablo 4 offer similar classes that players can compare with the ones in Baldur’s Gate 3 and pick one that fits their playstyle perfectly. For those who like playing the Rogue, it comes down to two classes.

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Steal The Druids' Sacred Idol?

Hodey Johns — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:05:26 GMT

The beauty of a game like Baldur's Gate 3 is often discovered in changing the world in numerous ways. The Druids are performing a ceremony that, when completed, will close off Druid Grove to outsiders forever. This affects the Tieflings and refugees but also impacts the player.

Baldur's Gate 3: Did Meli Steal The Locket?

Hodey Johns — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:06:22 GMT

Players are often put in positions of judgment in Baldur's Gate 3. With a successful Insight check or listening to the characters, gamers can end up finding out the truth of a matter despite showing up on the scene well after the events in question took place.