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Is Baldur's Gate 3 hard? Our beginner verdict

Baldur's Gate 3 is level 4 of 5 on our beginner scale (Challenging), which makes it hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is lots of reading and complicated rules.

Our verdict

Level 4 · Challenging

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Why it is hard

Complex Dungeons & Dragons rules, lots of reading, many choices.

Learning the controls: 4 of 5
Moving the camera: 3 of 5
Need for quick reactions: 1 of 5
Consequences of mistakes: 3 of 5
Amount of reading: 5 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player. Reviews and popularity: Hall of Fame.

You are probably ready when

You enjoy reading and turn-based strategy and don't mind looking up rules.

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Settings and tips that help

Explorer difficulty; play co-op with an experienced friend.

Where it plays

PlayStation, Xbox, PC. On PlayStation and Xbox, current consoles only (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S). Also on Mac. Players: Solo or co-op.

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