Here's a comprehensive guide on the platforms where Baldur's Gate 3 is available or planned to be available, including details on release status, system requirements, and special features.
Windows (PC)
Release Status: Released on August 3, 2023.
Minimum
•OS: Windows 10 64-bit
•Processor: Intel i5-4690K / AMD FX-8350
•Memory: 8 GB RAM
•Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 480
•Storage: SSD with at least 150 GB available space
Recommended
•OS: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11
•Processor: Intel i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
•Memory: 16 GB RAM
•Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
•Storage: SSD with at least 150 GB available space
Special Features
Full mod support.
Cross-platform play with macOS and potentially other platforms in future updates.
macOS
•Release Status: Initially planned, but specific release dates or further details might vary. Check official channels for the latest status.
•System Requirements: Expected to be similar to Windows but optimized for Apple silicon:
Minimum
•OS: macOS 12 or later
•Processor: Apple M1 chip or equivalent
•Memory: 8 GB RAM
•Graphics: Integrated graphics or better
•Storage: SSD with at least 150 GB available space
Special Features
Likely to support cross-platform multiplayer with Windows users.
PlayStation 5
•Release Status: Planned for release, but exact dates or confirmations might be pending. Check for updates from official sources or Sony's announcements.
Special Features
•DualSense controller haptic feedback integration for enhanced gameplay experience.
•Potentially optimized for performance with fast loading times due to SSD.
Xbox Series X/S
•Release Status: Not officially confirmed for Xbox Series X/S, but given industry trends, there could be future announcements. Keep an eye on Larian Studios or Xbox's official news.
•Special Features: If released, it might utilize the Xbox Velocity Architecture for quick load times and optimized performance.
Other Platforms
•Stadia: Although Google Stadia has been shut down, if Baldur's Gate 3 was planned for cloud gaming services similar to Stadia, details would need to be sought from platforms like Nvidia GeForce Now or others.
•Linux: While not usually highlighted, some games do get Linux support through Steam Proton or native support. This would be more community-driven or through fan ports if officially unsupported.
Cross-Platform Play
•Status: Cross-play between PC and macOS has been confirmed. For other platforms, particularly consoles, it depends on future updates or announcements from Larian Studios.
Additional Considerations 
•Cloud Saves: Most platforms support cloud saves, allowing progress to be saved across different devices if playing on the same platform ecosystem (e.g., Steam Cloud for PC).
•VR or AR: There hasn't been information regarding VR or AR support as of last knowledge update, but future tech integrations could change this.
For the latest on any platform expansions, system requirements changes, or special editions, always refer to the official announcements from Larian Studios or the respective platform's store pages (like Steam, PlayStation Store, etc.). |
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