PS5 Metacritic96

Larian Studios Games Ltd

Baldur's Gate 3 - PS5

Mature Standard English

Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 is a cinematic RPG with deep choices, tactical combat, split-screen co-op for 2, and online multiplayer for up to 4 players.

Free pre-order

Release date 17 Oct 2026
Offline Number of Players Up to 2
Required PSN Yes (for online play)
Base Game Size 108 GB
Spoken Language English
Age Rating Mature

About the game

Your decisions shape the story, your companions and the legacy you leave across the Forgotten Realms.

Official PlayStation 5 pre-launch trailer from Larian Studios, introducing the game's characters, fantasy world and cinematic adventure.

Baldur's Gate 3 brings an expansive fantasy RPG adventure to PS5. After being abducted and infected with a Mind Flayer parasite, you face a dangerous choice: resist the corruption growing inside you or embrace the extraordinary powers it offers. Explore the Forgotten Realms, uncover hidden secrets and make decisions that influence your companions and the world around you. With tactical combat and branching stories, your adventure reflects the choices you make.

Explore Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5

Shape Your Own Adventure Explore the Forgotten Realms, where conversations, alliances and difficult decisions can change the direction of your journey.
Master Tactical Combat Plan your moves in turn-based battles. Combine weapons, spells, positioning and the environment to overcome dangerous enemies.
Build Your Adventuring Party Travel with companions who have their own personalities, motivations and personal stories. Your decisions influence the relationships you develop.
Create a Character That Fits You Choose from Dungeons & Dragons races and classes, or experience the adventure through an Origin character with an established background.

Your Character

Create a character with your preferred race, class, appearance and background, or select an Origin character with an established personal story. Your character's abilities and proficiencies influence how you approach conversations, challenges and encounters.

Your Decisions

Choose how to approach important encounters. Persuasion, deception, cooperation and confrontation can lead to different consequences. Characters remember your actions, and your relationships can evolve as the adventure progresses.

Your Battles

Use turn-based combat to position your party and choose each action carefully. Attack with weapons, cast spells and take advantage of the battlefield. Explore different tactics instead of relying on a single fighting style.

Choose Your Cooperative Adventure

Official PlayStation 5 Multiplayer Support

2Players Local Split-Screen Co-op
4Players Maximum Online Multiplayer

How to Play with Friends Across Platforms

Install the Latest Game Updates Make sure the game is updated to a version supporting Cross-Play. Larian introduced cross-platform multiplayer through Patch 8.
Connect Your Larian Account Link your PlayStation account to a Larian Account. Friends joining from supported platforms must also connect their respective accounts.
Enable Cross-Play Open Options from the main menu, find Allow Cross-Play in the Gameplay settings and enable it.
Create or Join a Lobby Open Multiplayer, select Cross-Play and create a lobby or join a friend's session. Use the Larian Network friends list to send invitations.

More Ways to Experience the Forgotten Realms

Forgotten Realms
Turn-Based Combat
Dungeons & Dragons
Companion Stories
Cross-Play
Character Creation

Forgotten Realms
Turn-Based Combat
Dungeons & Dragons
Companion Stories
Cross-Play
Character Creation

Forgotten Realms
Turn-Based Combat
Dungeons & Dragons
Companion Stories
Cross-Play
Character Creation

Forgotten Realms
Turn-Based Combat
Dungeons & Dragons
Companion Stories
Cross-Play
Character Creation

PlayStation 5 Features and Requirements

Single-Player AdventureOnline multiplayer is optional. Explore the campaign at your own pace without joining an online session. Yes
PlayStation Plus for Online MultiplayerPlayStation requires an active PS Plus membership for online multiplayer sessions. Yes
DualSense Controller VibrationThe PS5 version supports vibration through the DualSense wireless controller. Yes
PS5 Pro EnhancedPlayStation officially identifies the game as PS5 Pro Enhanced. Yes

Official Game Information

Quick Game Facts

Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios Games Ltd
Original PS5 Release: September 6, 2023
Genre: Role Playing Games

Official PlayStation Screen Languages

Available in

English
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
French (France)
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Portuguese (Brazil)
Russian
Spanish
Spanish (Mexico)
Turkish
Ukrainian

ESRB M

Mature 17+. Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language and Strong Sexual Content. Includes Users Interact.

Test Your Knowledge of the Forgotten Realms

How Well Do You Know This Adventure?

What threatens to transform the main character?

Answer: Mind Flayer parasite
Where does the adventure take place?

Answer: Forgotten Realms
What is the game's main combat system?

Answer: Turn-based combat

Important Questions Before You Play

Does Baldurs Gate 3 PS5 support Arabic subtitles?

Arabic is not included in the official PlayStation Store list of supported screen languages for the reviewed international edition.

Does the PS5 game have English voice acting?

Yes. PlayStation lists English as the supported voice language for its international PS5 release.

Can I play the campaign without an internet connection?

The game supports a single-player campaign and does not require an online multiplayer session. However, initial installation and optional updates for the exact physical retail edition should be checked against the package.

Does the Standard Edition include Deluxe bonus content?

PlayStation lists the base game separately from Digital Deluxe Edition content. The physical copy's exact edition and included extras should be confirmed from its packaging. This listing does not promise Deluxe Edition bonuses.

What is the PS5 installation size?

An exact publisher-confirmed installation requirement for the specific physical edition has not been established. Allow sufficient free space and check the final installation requirements on the console.

Can I use console mods with friends in Cross-Play?

Yes, when the mods are compatible with the platforms involved. Larian requires players in the same modded Cross-Play session to use matching supported mods.

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