Following a massive and lengthy development cycle, Baldur’s Gate 3 was finally released on August 3rd, 2023 on PC, and September 6th, 2023 on PlayStation 5. It effectively took over social circles and streaming platforms within hours of its release, storming to the tops of the charts the world over and stunning audiences with its remarkable performance. However, it’s yet to launch on one standout platform – what exactly is the Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox release date, and why isn’t it confirmed yet?

Recently, developer Larian Studios confirmed that Baldur’s Gate 3 will be released on Xbox ‘in 2023’ – but it didn’t specify when. This news came following a period of stardom for the developer, with gamers far and wide showing intense appreciation for the long-awaited title that many believe will be crowned Game of the Year by many outlets.

Why Hasn’t Baldur’s Gate 3 Launched on Xbox Yet?

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It’s a well-known fact that the Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox release date was pushed back by a lengthy period, but it’s not necessarily well-documented why. In a series of statements released by Larian Studios, it was revealed that Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox development was hampered by technical issues on the Xbox Series S – the ‘weaker’ Xbox console on the market at the moment.

Not wanting to alienate what could be millions of gamers, Larian Studios opted to push back the Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox release date until it was ready to release on both Xbox consoles.

It was likely a tough decision, as the release calendar for the latter portion of 2023 has been and is stacked. On September 6th, Baldur’s Gate 3 will be released on PlayStation 5 – and on the same day, Starfield will launch globally on Xbox and PC. Shortly after that, gamers will get access to Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, Lies of P, Mortal Kombat 1, Payday 3, Forza Motorsport, Modern Warfare III, and all manner of new games.

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So, What’s Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Release Date?

For those on the green team waiting eagerly for Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll need to hang on a little longer. It was confirmed by Larian Studios that Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox release date will land in 2023, but there are still four months left in the year, and the developer will want to act tactically when it comes to deploying the highly anticipated game.

It’s not the end of the world, even if Baldur’s Gate 3 basically is Game of the Year already for most outlets.

We’re hopeful that when the Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox release date does come around, Larian has ironed out the technical blips on Xbox Series X and it runs perfectly.