Additionally, my spouse was a little more hesitant than I was to shell out the $59.99, so playing split-screen allowed him to dip his toes in without the commitment.įor a comprehensive guide to Baldur’s Gate 3 co-op, check out this article from PC Gamer. While I definitely recommend experiencing it by yourself first and exploring every nook and cranny of this immersive world, controlling a party of four by oneself can become a bit tedious, and the real heart of D&D has always been the social element. It’s a fantastic solo game-as of writing this, I’ve put over 100 hours into my solo campaign, with no end in sight-but co-op, especially local co-op, feels like gathering around the table to play a D&D campaign with friends. Developer: Larian Studios Publisher: Larian Studios Platform: PS5, Mac, PC Release Date: August 3, 2023ĭespite being dismissed by Microsoft as a “second-run Stadia PC RPG”, Baldur’s Gate 3 has absolutely blown everyone away, surprising even developer Larian Studios with its success.
