Larian Studios Axes Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Game Pass Plans

Excitement around Baldur's Gate 3 has been growing, particularly following its recent accolade as the winner of The Game Awards 2023, but Larian Studios has confirmed that their hit RPG will not be joining the Xbox Game Pass library. During an interview, Larian's CEO Swen Vincke expressed that they have created a large and comprehensive game that’s worth every penny of its asking price, emphasizing the absence of microtransactions. Instead of leveraging services like Game Pass, the studio seems confident in the game's standalone success, which also includes cross-platform mod support. Xbox players have been facing some persistent save issues with the game, although these are being addressed through manual updates. Despite these challenges, the popularity and acclaim for Baldur's Gate 3 continues to soar with it also taking home Steam Awards victories.

No, Larian Studios has affirmed that Baldur's Gate 3 will not be available on Xbox Game Pass or any other subscription services as they believe the game has been priced fairly for its value without the use of microtransactions.

Baldur's Gate 3 continues the legacy of the esteemed Baldur's Gate series, known for its deep role-playing mechanics and expansive fantasy world, heavily influenced by Dungeons & Dragons lore. Its predecessors are considered classics in the RPG genre and Larian Studios rose to prominence with their successful Divinity: Original Sin series, which shares many of the deep RPG mechanics found in Baldur's Gate 3. This highly anticipated sequel aims to push the boundaries of what fans expect from a rich storytelling and strategic gameplay experience.