Baldur s Gate 3 is a role-playing video game developed and published by Larian Studios. It is the third main installment in the Baldur s Gate series, based on the tabletop role-playing system of Dungeons & Dragons. A partial version of the game was released in early access format for macOS, Windows, and Stadia on 6 October 2020. The game remained in early access until its full release on Windows on 3 August 2023. The PlayStation 5 version was released on 6 September 2023,[a] with the macOS version released shortly thereafter on 22 September 2023. The Xbox Series X S version is planned for release in late 2023. The game received critical acclaim for its narrative, gameplay, and player choice.