Baldur's Gate 3: Cross-Platform Play for PC and Console Underway

Cross-Platform Co-op Coming to Baldur’s Gate 3

In a captivating exchange with Larian Studios, it was affirmed that cross-platform co-op is on the cards for Baldur’s Gate 3. The exact date of implementation remains unconfirmed, however, the studio expressed that they have a rough timeline for its arrival, asserting it was a primary objective during the initial phases of game development.

The Week's Game Releases: Looking Beyond Baldur’s Gate 3

Viewers can share this captivating video on a variety of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Email, Reddit, or even directly through a link. The video gives a glimpse of what's launching beyond the much-anticipated Baldur’s Gate 3.

Further Insights into Baldur’s Gate 3 and Other Game Releases

For those who are fond of tabletop role-playing games, Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a great experience with friends. The game comes with network and two-player split-screen co-op on PC and PS5. While save ports across PC and PS5 are possible, multiplayer still necessitates all players to be on the same platform. An Xbox version is also in the works, adding to the complexity. However, the recent announcement of crossplay co-op will enable players to continue their adventures in BG3 without worrying about the platform they are using.

Comments from Larian Studios on Crossplay Co-op

In a discussion with Eurogamer, Michael Douse, Larian director of publishing, revealed that crossplay co-op was not ready for launch but is definitely on its way. He pointed out that it was always part of the plan, but they didn't want to commit to a launch date until they were confident.

Expectations and Limitations for Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox

The news of cross-platform co-op is a welcome development for RPG fans, especially after the somewhat disappointing announcement that the Xbox Series S will not feature split-screen co-op due to hardware constraints. Despite this, Larian Studios aims to release Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox before the end of 2023. Concerns have been raised about the performance capabilities of the Xbox Series S in general. Although more affordable and compact with access to the same game library as the Xbox Series X, the inferior hardware of Xbox Series S could prove to be a limitation as more demanding games are launched in this console generation. Nonetheless, other consoles and PCs should soon be able to interact seamlessly.

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