Is Baldur's Gate 3 coming to Xbox?
Summary
Q.Is Baldur's Gate 3 coming to Xbox?
A.Yes — Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on Xbox Series X and Series S; it launched on Xbox in early December 2023 and is sold through the Microsoft Store. It was not released as part of Xbox Game Pass at launch (Larian has said it won’t appear on Game Pass).
More info
Yes — Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on Xbox Series X|S. Larian Studios quietly released the console version right after The Game Awards in early December 2023, and you can buy and play the game on the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X and Series S. See the official Microsoft Store listing for purchase details.
For context: Larian negotiated platform specifics with Microsoft to ship the game — the Xbox release included important caveats around local split‑screen and platform parity, with split‑screen available on Series X while Series S initially lacked that feature. Larian’s leadership has also been clear that Baldur’s Gate 3 won’t be added to Xbox Game Pass as a subscription inclusion; the studio prefers a paid, no‑microtransaction model for the title. Practical takeaways:
- Platforms: Xbox Series X and Series S (current-gen only).
- Release date: dropped after The Game Awards, December 2023.
- Game Pass: not available as a Game Pass subscription title (you must purchase it via the Microsoft Store).
If you want direct purchase or platform-readiness info, check the Microsoft Store listing for Baldur’s Gate 3 and Larian/Microsoft coverage of the Xbox launch and Game Pass stance.
