Summary
Fans looking to pick up the physical version ofBaldur’s Gate 3on Xbox consoles received an encouraging update, confirming the physical version will include the recently-announced Patch 5. The launch of Larian Studio’s open-world RPG has seen massive success with universal praise for the newest entry in the classic franchise. The game would recently see multiple nominations for The Game Awards, including the coveted “Game of the Year” nomination andNeil Newbon’s performance as Astarionearning a “Best Performance” nomination. Now, Xbox fans have received an exciting update for the physical version.
SinceBaldur’s Gate 3’s debut in August, developer Larian Studios has consistently pushed updates to improve the RPG and fix bugs and glitches. The studio has already released four massive updates for the game throughout the nearly four months since its launch, with each including a laundry list of over 1,000 changes. Larian would also recently tease the upcoming “Patch 5,” launching in the next week with bug fixes for crime detection and even adjustments to Astarion’s kissing animations referenced. Now, fans picking up the physical Xbox version will be able to benefit from these fixes.
As reported by IGN, a recent update from Larian Studios' Director of Publishing Michael Douse has revealed that thephysical version ofBaldur’s Gate 3on Xboxwill ship with Patch 5 included. The Xbox version of the massive game is set to include three discs and is currently expected to launch in December. The developer was not able to confirm the exact version for the launch of the PS5 physical edition. The physical version ofBaldur’s Gate 3is currently exclusively available through Larian Studios' online store.
The inclusion of Patch 5 on the physical Xbox version ofBaldur’s Gate 3follows a year filled with success for Larian Studios' revival of the classic franchise.Baldur’s Gate 3saw staggering player countson Steam shortly following its release, reaching a whopping 875,343 concurrent players just a few weeks after its debut. The game’s success has translated into the previously mentioned Game Awards nominations, receiving eight different nominations at the 2023 Game Awards.Baldur’s Gate 3tiedAlan Wake 2for the most individual nominations at the 2023 awards show.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s success has led many fans to wonder what’s next for Larian Studios following the massive RPG. Many fans have speculated about the potential for DLC for the RPG, withLarian Studios reportedly considering DLC forBaldur’s Gate 3shortly after the game’s launch. Rumors have also suggested Larian’s next big project may already be in the works, teased by Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke followingBaldur’s Gate 3’s Game Awards nominations. Whether inBaldur’s Gate 3DLC or a new game entirely, the future looks bright for Larian Studios.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
