Baldur's Gate 3

Story

Set in the Forgotten Realms, Baldur's Gate 3 begins with players captured by mind flayers and implanted with a tadpole that will eventually transform them into one of these tentacled horrors. What follows is an epic tale spanning the Sword Coast and beyond, as players seek a cure while navigating a complex web of factions, characters, and moral choices.

The narrative unfolds across three acts, from the wilderness surrounding Baldur's Gate to the depths of the Underdark and finally to the iconic city itself. Along the way, players will assemble a party of companions, each with their own quests, motivations, and potential romances. Your choices matter throughout, shaping relationships, determining the fates of individuals and entire communities, and ultimately affecting how your story ends.

Gameplay

Baldur's Gate 3 brings the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition ruleset to life with turn-based tactical combat and an unprecedented level of freedom in how you approach challenges. Players can create their character from 11 races and 12 classes, each with multiple subclasses, defining both combat capabilities and role-playing opportunities.

• Turn-Based Combat: Strategic battles using D&D's ruleset, with initiative order, actions, bonus actions, and reactions.
• Environmental Interaction: Push enemies off cliffs, drop chandeliers, set oil ablaze – the world is a weapon.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Most quests can be solved in multiple ways, from stealth to persuasion to combat.
• Multiplayer: Play cooperatively with up to four players, each controlling different party members.

The game excels at providing player agency, allowing you to approach situations from countless angles. Sneak past guards, talk your way through confrontations, find hidden paths, or charge in with weapons drawn – almost any approach you can imagine is supported. The deep systems and reactivity create a sense that this is your unique story, shaped by your decisions and playstyle.