Is Baldur’s Gate 3 a multiplayer game? How to play with friends

Rishov Mukherjee
A screenshot of Baldur's Gate 3 from Steam

Baldur’s Gate 3 is considered to be one of the best RPGs ever made but does it feature multiplayer as a feature?

Baldur’s Gate 3 provides a rich gaming experience, including character customization, forming bonds with companions, exploring romantic storylines, and engaging in monster battles.

As an RPG with such a big scope, you may be wondering whether or not you can join your friends and playthrough the game together, especially as the game is based on Dungeons & Dragons which is famous for being a collaborative experience.

So, here’s everything you need to know about multiplayer in Baldur’s Gate 3.

A screenshot of Baldur's Gate 3 from Steam
Baldur’s Gate 3 offers co-op multiplayer

Does Baldur’s Gate 3 offer multiplayer?

Yes, Baldur’s Gate 3 offers multiplayer. This is in the form of a co-op option where you can have 2-4 people in your party. If you have 4 members, then each of the players will be able to control one character each, thereby making it a complete experience.

How to play with friends in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Playing with friends in Baldur’s Gate 3 is quite easy. You need to follow the steps provided below to make it possible:

  1. Select Multiplayer from the main menu.
  2. Click on Create to open a Multiplayer lobby.
  3. Change the “Who can join your lobby” to Friends only.
  4. Invite Friends.

Once the entire process is complete and you click Launch, you and your friends will be able to create characters (or select an Origin character) and jump into the game.

However, there is a catch to this entire system. The journey that you and your friends experience will only be saved on the host’s computer. This means in order to continue the same progress, the host needs to remain the same.

That’s all there is to know about playing Baldur’s Gate 3 with your friends. You can check out our Baldur’s Gate 3 classes tier list to find the best class and get an upper hand as you start the game. You can also take a look at the fastest ways to get XP & level up in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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