Baldur's Gate 3, the third mainline entry in the iconic series, functions as a tactical turn-based RPG from Larian Studios, the creators of Divinity: Original Sin 2, set within the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms. Players craft an identity from 12 classes and 11 races drawn from the D&D Player's Handbook, or select an Origin hero with a predefined background, including the customizable Dark Urge. Choices drive a narrative of fellowship and betrayal as players awaken mysterious abilities stemming from a mind flayer parasite. Resist this corruption or embrace its power while adventuring, looting, battling, and romancing across the Forgotten Realms. Gather a party of up to four, with the option for online cooperative play.
Forged with the Divinity 4.0 engine, the game offers extensive freedom for exploration, interaction, and experimentation within its thriving world. Verticality is integral to traversal; players sneak, climb, and jump from the Underdark's depths to Baldur's Gate's rooftops. Combat adheres to the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition ruleset, incorporating team-based initiative, advantage, disadvantage, and roll modifiers, alongside advanced AI and environmental interactions. Three difficulty settings, including a hardcore Tactician mode, allow players to tailor the challenge. The game includes 31 subraces and 46 subclasses, granting access to over 600 spells and actions for character customization up to Level 12. Player decisions shape companion relationships and the overarching cinematic narrative, a narrative recognized as the Winner of the 2023 Game of the Year at The Game Awards. Baldur's Gate 3 delivers a deep, choice-driven RPG experience grounded in the D&D universe.
