Baldur’s Gate 3 early access may begin in August 2020

You might be exploring the world of Baldur’s Gate 3 in a couple of months.

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What you need to know

During today’s showcase from the Guerrilla Collective, Larian Studios announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to early access in August…maybe. The developer is trying to hit this window but things could change. Several improvements to the graphics have also been made and the ruleset is being tweaked. You can see some new gameplay to go along with the announcement below:

We’ve known for some time that Baldur’s Gate 3 would have an early access window. This will include the first section of the game, as well as a limited number of classes to try out.

While the ongoing pandemic slowed down development, this still gives eager fans a window to aim for. We’ll continue to share updates whenever an exact date is announced or if anything changes.

Related: Baldur’s Gate 3 preview

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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.