Baldur's Gate 3 — Review (2026): Is It Worth Playing?
Baldur's Gate 3 is a party-based RPG from Larian Studios, released in August 2023 on PC and later on PS5/Xbox. The player assembles a party of up to four heroes and ventures into the Forgotten Realms, where a parasite has been implanted in them — a "tadpole" granting magical powers but threatening to transform them into a monster.
What is the game about
You wake up on a mind flayer ship with a parasite in your head. The only way to survive is to find a way to remove the tadpole, while along the way forming alliances, betraying or falling in love with dozens of characters. The story branches into thousands of variants: every dialogue, every dice roll changes the outcome.
Gameplay
- Turn-based tactics: combat in D&D 5e style with verticality, elemental interactions, and environmental manipulation.
- Classes and races: 12 classes, 46 subclasses, 11 races — from gnomes to dragonborn and tieflings.
- Freedom of choice: you can complete the game without killing anyone, or burn down an entire city.
- Co-op: up to 4 players online or split-screen.
Should you play it in 2026
Yes. BG3 is the gold standard of modern RPGs: hundreds of hours of content, full voice acting, and meaningful choices. If you love D&D or Divinity — this is a must-play.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Unprecedented player freedom | Technical bugs at launch |
| Excellent party tactics | Slow pace |
| Co-op support | Requires patience with dice rolls |
FAQ
Do I need to know D&D? No, the game teaches you from scratch.
How many hours? 50–100 hours.
Is there co-op? Up to 4 players.
Russian voice acting? Text and subtitles, English voice acting.