Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3has been added to the ever-growing list of PlayStation 5 Enhanced titles. Sony’s newest console will hit shelves on November 7, givingBaldur’s Gate 3fans an excuse to play the award-winning title yet again.
First released for PC in August 2023, the newest RPG from Larian Studios made its way to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S soon after. Since its release,Baldur’s Gate 3has continued to win awards, snagging multiple Game of the Year accolades and countless other commendations for its writing, storytelling, and design. Selling over 10 million copies to date, the title far surpassed the studio’s expectations, receiving universal acclaim from players and critics alike. Now, fans of the game may have a new reason to start up another playthrough.
Twitter user Zuby Tech recently spotted the ‘PS5 Pro Enhanced’ tag on the PlayStation Store’sBaldur’s Gate 3page (as reported byPSU). While Larian Studios has yet to provide any details about the incoming upgrade, many fans believe that performance issues found during the title’s latter half will be addressed, while the game’s graphics may also see some improvements. Over 80 games will beenhanced for the PlayStation 5 Proat launch, 30 more than Sony initially promised. Recently announced heavy-hitters scheduled to receive boosts includeDemon’s Souls,Helldivers 2,Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, andRise of the Ronin.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Will Be PS5 Pro Enhanced
The PlayStation 5 Pro will feature an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing capabilities, and AI-driven upscaling to support higher fidelity graphics and smoother frame rates. Along with PS5 Pro Enhanced titles, the system will also supportPS5 Pro Game Boost, stabilizing and improving the performance of over 8,500 backward compatible PS4 games. Notably, gameplay will be rendered up to 45% faster when compared to the standard PS5 thanks to the console’s improved GPU, promising to provide a smoother experience for players.
While more and more console gamers are getting excited about the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro, the system’s detractors remain frustrated by its $700 price tag and lack of a disc drive. The system will also not include any exclusive titles, though the promise of improved performance for so many beloved titles may eventually win over more Sony supporters. As fans wait to hear more about the PS5 Pro Enhanced version ofBaldur’s Gate 3,Larian Studios is hard at work on its next title, and though details are scarce, the community is eager to see what the developers will drop next.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
