Is Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox?

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

Wondering if Baldur’s Gate 3 is available to play on Xbox consoles? We’ve got everything you need to know about whether or not you can play the beloved RPG on Xbox Series X/S.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive game where you can step into the beloved Dungeons and Dragons world to carve out your very own journey within The Forgotten Realms. From meeting a variety of lovable companions, battling hostile enemies, and completing different quests there’s a huge amount to do in Larian Studios’ latest release.

BG3 was initially launched on PC with a PS5 port following soon after but can Xbox players enjoy the game as well? If you’re curious to know whether or not the RPG is available on Xbox Series S/X, we’ve got all the information you need below.

A screenshot of Baldur's Gate 3 from Steam

Is Baldur’s Gate 3 available on Xbox?

Yes, Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on Xbox. After taking home the award for Game of the Year in The Game Awards on December 7, 2023, the Xbox version shadow-dropped on both series X and S.

The official Baldur’s Gate 3 X account posted a message right after the ceremony announcing the arrival of the game to Microsoft’s platforms.

If you’ve already got the game on PC or PS5 it’s important to know that Baldur’s Gate 3 has cross-platform progression. Therefore, you should be able to switch platforms with ease now.

Does Baldur’s Gate 3 have a physical release on Xbox Series X/S?

A screenshot from the game Baldur's Gate 3

Yes, Baldur’s Gate 3 does have a physical edition on Xbox Series X/S. Notably, this version of the game will launch on 4 discs.

The second wave of physical Xbox pre-orders is now available via Larian Studios’ website for $79.99.

It comes with all the digital deluxe edition content in the game, including digital goodies such as character sheets, the OST, and an artbook. You can also get some in-game items by pre-ordering the physical release including the Divinity item pack which is a cross-over with Larian Studios’ other IP, the Divinity Orginal Sin franchise.

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