Set out for adventure on the couch too
Larian Studios has locked in a firm launch date forBaldur’s Gate 3, and a new platform too.Baldur’s Gate 3arrives on August 31 for PC, Mac, and now, PlayStation 5.
Revealed as part of today’s PlayStation State of Play, the latest RPG from Larian is getting a console version to coincide with the 1.0 PC launch on August 31. We had previously known thewindowfor Larian’s exit from Early Access, but now we have a firm date, alongside the platforms forBaldur’s Gate 3‘s launch.
Today’s trailer spotlights General Ketheric Thorm, a necromancer leading an army of undead horrors towards Baldur’s Gate. As Larianshares in its blog, Thorm is notthemain antagonist ofBaldur’s Gate 3, but one of three main antagonists the party will have to defeat in the course of their adventures.
Thorm is voiced by none other than J.K. Simmons, and thevideo of himrecording some lines for the game is very, very good.
Adventuring your way
Alongside the console platform reveal, there were also some nice features shown off for the upcoming adventure. First off, there is full controller support. And split-screen co-op return as well, a feature that Larian had included for console releases of previous RPGs.
Baldur’s Gate 3will also support cross-progression between PC, Mac, and PlayStation 5. Theoretically, this means you could playBaldur’s Gate 3at home on the PS5, and then take your save on-the-go with your Steam Deck.
Larian also detailed the different editions ofBaldur’s Gate 3. There is a Digital Deluxe Edition on the way, with a pack of special collectibles including Bard songs from theDivinityseries, a digital OST and artbook, and some special character sheets for eachBaldur’s Gate 3origin character. Everyone who’s already picked up the Early Access version ofBaldur’s Gate 3will get a free upgrade to the Digital Deluxe on launch day, too.
The Early Access journey forBaldur’s Gate 3comes to a close when the new RPG launches on July 24, 2025 for PC and PS5.
