Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3 has been out on PC for almost a month now. And console gamers are about to join in on the action, with the release of the game on PlayStation 5 imminent: Baldur’s Gate 3 will launch on Sony’s current-gen console on September 6, and is available to preload as we speak. Have you already spent dozens of hours in the fantastical RPG on your PC, but now that it’s coming to PlayStation 5, you’d prefer to play on your console? We have good news for you: Baldur’s Gate 3 supports cross-save between PC and PS5, allowing you to seamlessly switch between both platforms.
In our handy guide, you’ll find out everything you need to know to take advantage of the game’s cross-platform progression, so you can roll away to explore the seemingly boundless possibilities it has to offer on your preferred gaming machine.
Will Baldur’s Gate 3 Support Cross-Save Between PC and PS5?
Yes, Baldur’s Gate 3 will support cross-save functionality between PC and PS5. Larian Studios revealed the great news in August, confirming that they are reactivating cross-saves. That means you can play on whichever platform you prefer, save your game, and then continue playing on your second device as you please. If you have been immersing yourself in the fantastical world of the sprawling RPG with your character on PC, you won’t have to start from scratch to continue your DND adventures on PS5.
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4 Easy Steps to Use Baldur’s Gate 3 Cross-Save for PC and PS5
Thanks to Larian’s account system, cross-saving Baldur’s Gate 3 between PC and PS5 couldn’t be easier. These are the steps you need to take:
- Step 1: Create a free Larian account or log in if you already have one.
- Step 2: On your PC and PS5, open the option menu and enable the cross-save feature on both your devices. This allows your game saves to be uploaded to Larian’s servers.
- Step 3: Log into your Larian account on your second device.
- Step 4: Continue your adventures in Baldur’s Gate 3 on your preferred machine from where you left off.
Tip: Make sure to stay logged into your account. If you don’t see the cross-save feature in your option menu, you’re probably not logged in.
Do I Need a PS Plus Subscription for Cross-Saves on PS5?
As a PlayStation player, you are most likely used to requiring a PS Plus subscription to access features such as cloud saves. But do you need a PS Plus subscription for Baldur’s Gate 3’s cross-save functionality? The great news is you don’t. Larian enables this feature via its own servers, meaning they don’t have to rely on Sony’s service to offer it. That being said, to play on both your PC and your PlayStation with cross-platform progression, you will need two copies of the game – one for PC and one for PS5. This may be daunting for many players, but the flexibility and freedom that comes with it might just be worth dishing out twice for many.
Will Baldur’s Gate 3 Support Cross-Save on Xbox Series X/S?
Yes, once Baldur’s Gate 3 hits Xbox consoles, you will be able to cross-save between PC, PS5, and Xbox. Larian recently finally confirmed that the sprawling DND RPG is coming to Xbox Series X/S. While the Series S version of the game won’t feature split-screen gameplay, both versions for the Series X and S will include cross-platform progression. Plus, you won’t just be able to use the feature between Xbox and PC, but also between Xbox and PlayStation. So, once the game is out on Xbox – which may not be long anymore – you can enjoy the cross-save functionality between all three platforms in whichever combination you please.
Related: Larian Studios Narrows Its Baldur’s Gate 3 Release Frame for Xbox
Since its launch on PC on August 3, the epic RPG based on Dungeons and Dragons has taken the world by storm. Both DND veterans and newbies alike have been blown away by Baldur’s Gate 3’s fantastical world and endless possibilities where they can be, befriend, and romance almost anyone they like. And now that Shadowheart has lowered her standards, the game may have gotten even better.
It’s coming to PlayStation 5 on September 6. The release date for the Xbox Series X/S launch has not been set yet. Larian aims to release it between September and November, so we probably won’t have to wait much longer. What will be your platform (or platforms) of choice? Will you be taking advantage of Baldur’s Gate 3’s cross-save feature between PC and PS5? Let us know in the comments and on our social feeds!
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