Baldur's Gate 3

Munjahaidate

I’m literally gagging for this.

Going live at 6pm UK - that’s 10am PDT right?

Apparently it’s on Stadia, which could be cool as there’s no preloads. I can’t seem to search the Stadia site, so doubtful. Steam or GOG:

https://www.pcgamesn.com/baldurs-gate-3/release-time

EDIT: Ok, it even says 6pm BST on the link. HYPE!

Brave

I’m tempted but the early access of Divinity kind of spoiled things for me by the time it launched.

Is this a shorter early access?

Munjahaidate

No idea.

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/baldurs-gate-3-early-access-review/

Depends how much you like piddling about, I spose.

Fumanstu

Definitely one I’ll pick up at some point between now and the rest of it being done. Need to crack on with Divinity 2 and Wasteland 3 first.

Munjahaidate

Yeah, no point getting it until you’ve had your fill of Divinity 2.

It feels v similar, but I couldn’t resist Faerun tbh. D&D innit?

I actually might try the Neverwinter Nights updates too.

Munjahaidate

Community Update 11 - saves broken now - unless you want to play frozen content.

Looks yummy.

Jogort

Is this still in early access? worth getting yet? Need a wee D&D fix for my laptop.

Brave

Jogort if you’ve not played them, don’t overlook Divinity: Original Sin(s). They’re really fantastic games.

Munjahaidate

As above really ^

I’ve stopped playing it but I did get this and Solasta and enjoyed the Early access experience of both. Nice to dip in when they update something but easy to spoil the full release experience.

Munjahaidate

Yeah, D2 over this currently imo.

Gordon

So this is nearly here, finally. I note with interest that it supports online co-op too. Also, Starfield 😱

Brave

Gordon if it runs well on the handhelds then I’m in on PC launch day 😉

Starfield will be taking priority on September 6 though.

Gordon

Brave I can’t see it working well on a small screen. There’s a ton of tiny text and icons on the UI.

Brave

Gordon I mean. Divinity was great on switch and deck. I’ll report back 😉 I can always refund.

DrDamn

For under £10 you can get enhanced versions of BG, BG2, Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dale, Planetscape Torment and Pathfinder:Wrath and Righteous. All of which are at least “playable” on Steam deck.

Gordon

Did anyone cave? It’s going to be a long month until PS5.

Brave

Gordon I haven’t had time to try it yet but I did cave. Going to get my pc back up and running so I can play it even if the handhelds do struggle.

I believe it’s going to be cross save though. So it can be continued on either platform.

DrDamn

I’ll wait on PS5 I think.

Brave

So far working very well on the Ally. I’m getting in the 40-45 range (capped at 45 so could range higher) with good graphics settings and FSR quality mode.

Edit: that’s also not plugged in. Running at 18 watts. Plugged in I expect to be very smooth indeed. I do have an issue with crackly sound though.

No issues with icons as the UI changes completely with controller mode. Quite happy so far. 🙂