After winning big at The Game Awards 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 from Larian Studios is now available on Xbox Series X/S. The acclaimed role-playing game is set over 100 years after Baldur’s Gate 2 and concerns an Illithid invasion overtaking the world. Check out the accolades trailer to see the praise critics have given to the title.
As a wanderer, the player is kidnapped by the Illithid and implanted with a tadpole. After freeing themselves, they travel with various companions in similar circumstances, searching for a remedy before they become Mindflayers. Their journey takes them across the Forgotten Realms, including the city of Baldur’s Gate.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is also available for PC and PS5 – check out our review of the latter here. Patch 5 recently launched for all platforms and expands on the story with an extensive epilogue – head here for more details. Larian also has a physical Deluxe Edition launching in Q1 2024 for all platforms.