Larian Reveals Why the Xbox Version of Baldur's Gate 3 Will Miss Launch

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Larian Studios has revealed why the Xbox version of Baldur's Gate 3 will miss the game's initial launch date, with the developer citing technical issues as the reason for the delay. After Larian Studios' last game, Divinity: Original Sin 2, was a hit on consoles, it's no surprise to see the company take the same route with Baldur's Gate 3.

With Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios has big boots to fill. The previous two Baldur's Gate titles were developed by BioWare, which has since gone on to become one of the most respected RPG developers in the games industry. The main series has been on hiatus since 2000's Baldur's Gate 2, so long-time fans of the franchise have their expectations for the sequel sky-high. While players wait for the new release, many continue to debate whether Baldur's Gate 1 and Baldur's Gate 2 are worth playing today, with many aspects of the originals showing their age.

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There was much confusion about Baldur's Gate 3's potential PlayStation 5 console exclusivity, which Larian Studios had to clear up in the wake of the game's console announcement. The company has moved fast to put Xbox gamers at ease, confirming the game is in development for Xbox Series X/S. However, according to a statement released by the developer to IGN, «We've run into some technical issues in developing the Xbox port that have stopped us feeling 100% confident in announcing it until we're certain we've found the right solutions.» The statement goes on to clarify that split-screen co-op is the root cause of the issues, with it struggling to work to the same standard on both Xbox Series X and S.

Since it was part of Sony's recent State of Play