Is Baldur’s Gate 3 single-player?

Rishov Mukherjee
A screenshot of Baldur's Gate from Steam

Following its full release, Baldur’s Gate 3 has prompted questions about its single-player capabilities, apart from its multiplayer aspects.

This expansive RPG, teeming with diverse landscapes and formidable challenges, caters to a variety of player preferences. Some may prefer embarking on solo quests, while others enjoy the camaraderie of multiplayer adventures. Here’s a breakdown of the single-player experience in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Therefore, it’s natural that players want to know whether Baldur’s Gate 3 is a single-player game or not. As it happens, the answer to this question is a bit complicated and the explanation cannot be provided in a line or two.

So, here is a discussion on whether Baldur’s Gate 3 is a single-player or not.

A screenshot of Baldur's Gate from Steam
Baldur’s Gate 3 will offer single-player gameplay

Will Baldur’s Gate 3 be single-player?

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers both single-player as well as multiplayer co-op. In Baldur’s Gate 3, your party will be comprised of 4 players. If you decide to play in single-player mode then you will be controlling your own character and you will be followed by your NPC companions.

However, if you want to play in multiplayer co-op, then each of the characters in your party will be controlled by your friends. In short, the experience will be completely different depending on how many are playing on the same game.

That being said, single-player is a completely viable option and you should have no trouble clearing most of the content in the game.

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Rishov is a Games Writer at Dexerto. He holds a Masters degree in Astrophysics from St Xavier's College in Kolkata, India, and has previously worked at Sportskeeda. In his spare time, he enjoys playing Street Fighter, Destiny 2, Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, the games he specializes in as well. If you want to get in touch, contact Rishov at rishov.mukherjee@dexerto.com