Developer Larian Studios recently made an announcement that all fans of the highly anticipated Baldur’s Gate 3 have been waiting for: the official release dates for the game on both console and PC platforms. However, the announcement came with a mix of good and bad news due to changes to the previously established timeline for the game's unveiling.
The PC edition of Baldur's Gate 3 has an intriguing twist. It's now scheduled to arrive on August 3, surprisingly a few weeks earlier than the previously announced release date of August 31. Evidently, PC players eagerly awaiting the advent of the game are in for an early treat as the studio accelerates its launch schedule.
However, for PlayStation 5 enthusiasts, the announcement brought about slight disappointment. The release of the PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 has been postponed to September 6. Intriguingly, this is the same day that rivals Microsoft launches its significant console exclusive, Starfield, for Xbox, setting up an interesting launch day scenario.
Larian Studios stated that achieving an optimal run of 60fps is a priority for the team when it comes to the PS5 platform. Unwilling to sacrifice quality, the development team has decided not to cut corners or downscale to 30fps just to meet a set release date.
Larian cited platform readiness as the primary reason behind the staggered release of Baldur's Gate 3. As such, the PC edition, being ready for deployment, gets the head start. In their blog post, Larian hinted that the PC release of Baldur's Gate 3 is intentionally being launched “at a time where you'll have more time to play it.” This statement seems to underscore the anticipated impact of Starfield's launch on the PC gaming landscape.
In summary, Larian Studios' recent announcement on the release of Baldur's Gate 3 illustrates the strategic decisions behind game releases. As we approach August and September, PC and PlayStation 5, gamers have something massive to look forward to. The coming months promise to be an exciting time for video game fans, with all eyes on the performance of Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield.