Xbox fans rejoice as highly anticipated game release comes early, but there's a catch

What Xbox fans have been waiting for

Xbox players have been eagerly anticipating the release date of one of the most highly anticipated games of the year for Microsoft's consoles.

Left in the dark

While the massive RPG, based on Dungeons & Dragons, was released earlier this month and will soon be available on PS5, Xbox fans have been left in the dark.

Good news, with a catch

But now there's good news for Xbox fans as it has been revealed that the game, Baldur's Gate 3, will be coming to Xbox Series X|S earlier than expected. However, there is a catch.

The release date revelation

Previously, it was suggested that Baldur's Gate 3 wouldn't be available for Xbox Series X|S until 2024. The reason cited was technical difficulties with bringing the game's split-screen multiplayer mode to the less powerful Xbox Series S console.

A solution found

However, developer Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has now clarified the situation. In a tweet, Vincke confirmed that Baldur's Gate 3 will launch on Xbox Series X|S by the end of 2023. The game studio has found a solution to make it happen.

What Xbox Series S owners need to know

While the Xbox Series X version will have the complete set of features and modes, the version for Xbox Series S will lack split-screen co-op multiplayer. This demanding feature, which allows up to four players to see their characters and play simultaneously on the same screen, is too tricky to pull off on the less powerful Series S.

An interesting precedent

It's worth noting that Baldur's Gate 3's uneven release between Xbox Series X and Series S consoles will set an interesting precedent. Until now, games have always launched with the same features on both consoles, with the only difference being performance and graphics quality.

PS5 and PC release

It should also be mentioned that Baldur's Gate 3 will be available on PS5 starting September 6, 2023. The game first launched on PC via Steam on August 3, 2023, after being an Early Access title on the platform for three years.

Overall, this news is a welcome development for Xbox players, as they will still be able to experience what many consider the best RPG of 2023 before the year is over.