Summary
- One Baldur's Gate 3 fan recently posted a list of things they're glad Larian Studios left out of the game.
- Examples include an out-of-combat stamina system, fetch quests, and a limit to where and when players can save their game.
- Controversially, the fan also applauded the lack of fishing and cooking in the title.
A Baldur's Gate 3 fan has made a list of all the things they're glad Larian Studios left out of the massive fantasy RPG. Gamers usually hope for more game mechanics to be implemented in big titles, especially RPGs, but in the case of Baldur's Gate 3, some fans feel like less is more given the title's massive size.
Baldur's Gate 3 quickly became one of the most highly regarded RPGs of all time when it was first released in 2023 for PlayStation 5 and PC. The hit title finally made its way to Xbox on the very same night it took home Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards, along with winning five other categories. Despite its massive initial success, Larian Studios has continued to push out patches and updates for Baldur's Gate 3 throughout 2024, adding even more content to the game, such as new cutscenes, official mod support, and much more.
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Baldur's Gate 3 is filled to the brim with fun and satisfying RPG gameplay mechanics, but it seems many players are grateful that Larian omitted key gameplay elements that likely would've made the game tedious. On Reddit, user twitchy-y posted a list of everything they're glad Larian Studios didn't include in Baldur's Gate 3. The first two points in the list deal with weapons, specifically ranged weapons having infinite ammo during combat, and gear not breaking after use. Hunting for ammo between battles likely would have weighed the game down, and constantly repairing weapons and gear is something many gamers dislike in other titles.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Lists the Things They’re Glad Larian Left Out
The user also praised Larian for not including a crafting system in the RPG. There's already a ton for players to manage in Baldur's Gate 3 between all the game's companions, and adding a crafting system on top of it may have been a bit overwhelming for some players. Some of the other things twitchy-y praised Baldur's Gate 3 for excluding are an out-of-combat stamina system, fetch quests, and a limit to where and when players can save their game. Controversially, twitchy-y also applauded Larian for omitting fishing and cooking from the game, mechanics that many Baldur's Gate 3 players would've surely enjoyed as indicated by some of the comments under the post. One such commenter brought up Baldur's Gate 3' s lack of microtransactions, which many fans also applauded.
While Larian still regularly rolls out new updates for Baldur's Gate 3, it's unlikely that any of the features brought up by twitchy-y will be added to the game, so fans who agreed with their Reddit post won't have anything to worry about in the future. While Baldur's Gate 4 will be worked on by a different studio, Larian is already hard at work on its next game, which studio head Swen Vinke recently joked won't come out until 2029.
Baldur's Gate 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Full cross-platform play.
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.
A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.
- Cross Save
- Full cross-platform progression.
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ Hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
