Is Baldur's Gate 3 on Game Pass? The answer, plus every platform explained: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, Switch and Linux, with crossplay details.
Baldur's Gate 3 Game Pass: Is It on Game Pass? All Platforms Explained
No — Baldur's Gate 3 is not on Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass, and Larian has said repeatedly it never will be. You have to buy the game. What people actually mean when they ask "is BG3 on Game Pass" is usually "how do I play it on my platform" — so this guide answers both: the Game Pass question straight, and the full platform picture (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mac, Switch, Linux) including crossplay and split-screen.
Official resources: IGN — Larian boss on Game Pass · Xbox store page · Steam store page · Larian — Patch 8 announcement · bg3.wiki
Is Baldur's Gate 3 on Game Pass?
No. The game has never been part of the Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass catalog, and Larian's founder Swen Vincke has said it never will be. Asked directly whether Xbox had paid to put the game on the service, he told IGN: "Oh, we always said from the get-go, it wasn't going to be on Game Pass, it's not going to be on Game Pass."
Per IGN's interview with Larian founder Swen Vincke, "we always said from the get-go, it wasn't going to be on Game Pass, it's not going to be on Game Pass" — the game is sold as a complete, premium product rather than a subscription title.
There is one small nuance worth knowing: if you own the game and have Game Pass Ultimate, you can cloud-stream it via Xbox Cloud Gaming (the Xbox store lists it as "cloud playable with Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate. Game purchase required"). That's a perk for subscribers who already bought BG3, not Game Pass access.
The Full Platform List
| Platform | Available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam, GOG, Windows) | ✅ Yes | The flagship version; launched August 3, 2023; $59.99 on Steam |
| PS5 | ✅ Yes | Launched September 6, 2023; includes split-screen co-op |
| Xbox Series X|S | ✅ Yes | Launched December 7, 2023; $69.99; Series S split-screen added in Patch 8 |
| Mac | ✅ Yes | Apple silicon (M1+), launched September 22, 2023; also available on the Mac App Store |
| Linux | ✅ Yes | Official native Linux build arrived September 23, 2025 |
| PS4 | ❌ No | Never released, never announced — PS5 only |
| Xbox One | ❌ No | Not on Xbox One; Series X|S only |
| Nintendo Switch | ❌ No | Not on Switch or Switch 2 — it's far beyond the hardware |
| Game Pass (any tier) | ❌ No | Not in the catalog; see above |
Why There's No PS4, Xbox One or Switch Version
BG3 was built on Larian's Divinity 4.0 engine targeting current-gen hardware and PC, with a 150 GB install and a minimum 4 GB VRAM GPU. The PS4, Xbox One and Switch simply don't have the memory or storage bandwidth to run it. If you're on an older console, your realistic options are: cloud streaming on a PC or phone, or upgrading — there is no "cloud version" of BG3 on any console service, and Larian has never hinted at one.
Mac and Linux: The Good News for Non-Windows Players
Mac players got the game at launch (September 2023), and it runs on any Apple silicon Mac (M1 or newer) — Larian's min spec is a base M1 with 8 GB RAM for low-to-medium settings at 1080p. Intel Macs are not supported. Linux players waited longer: Larian shipped a native Linux build in September 2025, and the game has long been one of the most-played titles on Steam Deck (which runs SteamOS/Linux). The PC requirements guide has the full spec tables for every platform.
BG3 gets conflated with Game Pass because it's constantly near the top of Xbox and Steam charts, and because other Larian-adjacent RPGs (like Divinity: Original Sin 2) have appeared in subscription services. BG3 itself has never been in one — which is also why it's never been delisted or rotated out. You buy it once, you own it.
Crossplay, Co-op and Split-Screen: How Multiplayer Works Across Platforms
- Crossplay is fully live since Patch 8 (April 2025): PC, Mac, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S all play together through the Larian Network. All players in a lobby need the same mods installed, if any.
- Online co-op supports up to 4 players across all platforms.
- Split-screen supports 2 players on the same console — including Xbox Series S, which only received split-screen in Patch 8 (it was the famous launch omission).
- Cross-save works through the Larian account, so you can move a save between PC and console (modded saves are a special case — see Larian's mod support FAQ).
- Consoles require a PS Plus / Game Pass Core subscription for online play, per the Xbox store listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Game Pass?
No, and it won't be — Larian's founder has said the game was never going to join Game Pass. You buy it ($69.99 on Xbox) and own it. Game Pass Ultimate members who already own it can cloud-stream it.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. BG3 is PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac and Linux only. It was never released or announced for PS4 or Xbox One — the hardware can't run it.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 on Nintendo Switch?
No. There is no Switch or Switch 2 version, and none has been announced. The game's 150 GB install and hardware demands make a port impractical.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 available on Mac?
Yes — a native Apple silicon version launched September 2023 (M1 or newer, 8 GB RAM minimum). Intel Macs are not supported. A native Linux build followed in September 2025.
Does Baldur's Gate 3 have crossplay?
Yes, since Patch 8 (April 2025): full crossplay across PC, Mac, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S via the Larian Network, plus cross-save. Up to four players online, or two in split-screen on console.
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