Is Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Game Pass?

Jessica Filby
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The gaming world is abuzz with Baldur’s Gate 3, and a common query is its availability on Xbox Game Pass. Here’s the latest on whether Baldur’s Gate 3 will be part of this service.

Baldur’s Gate 3 stands out for bringing the Dungeons & Dragons universe to a wider audience, enabling players to explore diverse classes, meet captivating companions, engage in deep role-playing adventures, and even fall in love.

So, with Baldur’s Gate 3 now available on Xbox consoles, many fans are wondering whether it’s also available on Xbox Game Pass. Here’s everything we currently know.

Is Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Game Pass?

A screenshot of a Mind Flayer in Baldur's Gate 3

No, unfortunately, Baldur’s Gate 3 is not available on Xbox Game Pass.

Baldur’s Gate 3 won’t come to Xbox Game Pass anytime soon. The game’s director has confirmed that there is no interest due to the game’s value for money. It’s unclear how long this policy will last, but the success of Baldur’s Gate 3 at launch means that there’s no rush to put it on a subscription service.

The game shadowdropped on Xbox Series X|S shortly after The Game Awards. The interesting part about this drop is that the Xbox release wasn’t mentioned at all during the Game Awards, despite the game bagging multiple awards and finally winning Game of the Year.

While waiting for the game to come to Xbox Game Pass, take a look at some of our other handy Baldur’s Gate 3 guides and content:

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