Baldur’s Gate 3 has launched on Steam, but what are the system requirements? MeinMMO introduces you to the details and explains what you need to consider.
With Baldur’s Gate, a new RPG on Steam from Early Access officially started on August 3, 2023. But how powerful does my gaming PC need to be if I want to enjoy the game in all its glory?
MeinMMO introduces you to the official system requirements and explains what you need to know.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 PC System Requirements
Minimum requirements:
Recommended requirements:
What does the data mean? “Minimum requirements” means that you can play the game at all. Often that means gaming in 720p (HD) at 30 FPS and low settings. You should therefore not expect too much.
“Recommended Requirements” means that you can normally play the game in high details.
High demands on storage space, less on graphics card and processor
What do I need for a PC? The system requirements are comparatively low for beginners. Both the GTX 970 and the RX 480 (4 GB) have been on the market for several years and, according to the Steam Survey, many players have installed a better graphics card.
The only hurdle for some players might be the high storage requirements. After all, the game requires a whopping 150 GB on your disk. And most gamers aren’t prepared for games to keep getting bigger.
After all, SSDs and hard disk drives (HDDs) are not really expensive and a comparatively cheap upgrade if you would have to upgrade the graphics card or processor instead.
Is the game even worth it? You can read about whether the game is worthwhile for you in the following article on MeinMMO. Here we explain the advantages and disadvantages of the RPGS in a detailed overview:
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