Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox could have cross-save compatibility not simply with PC but in addition PlayStation 5 variations of the sport when it launches later this yr.
Developer Larian Studios’ director of publishing Michael Douse confirmed on Twitter (under) that the Xbox model of the sport, which was lastly confirmed to launch this yr throughout gamescom following an indefinite delay, could have compatibility with its rival console’s model.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Xbox will certainly function cross-save not solely between Xbox and PC but in addition Xbox and PlayStation 5, due to our Larian accounts system,” Douse stated.
For the avoidance of doubt, Xbox will certainly function cross-save not solely between Xbox and PC but in addition Xbox and PlayStation 5, due to our Larian accounts system. ?
— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) August 25, 2023
The state of the Xbox model was up within the air attributable to Microsoft’s coverage that video games will need to have function parity between the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Larian could not get split-screen engaged on the latter, and Microsoft even despatched engineers to try to remedy the problem with no luck.
Making an exception to this rule, maybe as a result of unbelievable success of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC, Microsoft has allowed Larian to incorporate split-screen solely on the extra highly effective console.
The Dungeons & Dragons-based RPG has confirmed extremely common up to now, nearly instantly changing into one of the common video games on Steam and forcing a hotfix from Larian to deal with demand.
It’s additionally gained consideration for being, within the builders’ personal phrases, “big-budget sexy”, with gamers being shocked by the extent of its nudity.
In our 10/10 evaluate, IGN stated: “With crunchy, tactical RPG fight, a memorable story with advanced characters, extremely polished cinematic presentation, and a world that at all times rewards exploration and creativity, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the brand new high-water mark for CRPGs.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.
