Baldur's Gate 3 PC Requirements: Minimum & Recommended Specs (2024)

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Can your rig handle the immersive world of Baldur's Gate 3? Find out by learning the minimum and recommended system requirements for PC and MacOS right here!

By Chadley Kemp |

First Published July 21, 2023, 10:29

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Are you wondering if you can play Baldur's Gate 3 on your gaming setup? You're in the right place! Our comprehensive guide has all the information you need on the PC and MacOS system requirements to fully enjoy this next-generation RPG from the creative minds of Larian Studios.

In Baldur's Gate 3, you'll navigate complex choices, harness dark powers, and cultivate intricate relationships in a sprawling universe. So, prepare for a captivating journey that rewards strategy and decision-making by ensuring your system meets or exceeds the system requirements.

Note: Baldur's Gate 3 will release on August 3, 2023 for PC and September 6, 2023 for PlayStation 5. You can read more about this delay in our dedicated news article.

Table of Contents

  • Baldur's Gate 3 PC System Requirements
    • Minimum Requirements
    • Recommended Requirements
  • Baldur's Gate 3 MacOS System Requirements
    • Minimum Requirements
    • Recommended Requirements
  • What Is Baldur's Gate 3 About?

Baldur's Gate 3 PC System Requirements

Below you will find the hardware required to play Baldur's Gate 3 on low to medium or ultra settings on Windows PC, per the official Steam Store page. In all cases, a 64-bit processor and operating is required to play the game. In addition, the default API is Vulkan 1.1. although the Directx11 API is also provided.

Minimum Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-4690 / AMD FX 8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / AMD RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 150 GB available space (SSD required)

Recommended Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / AMD RX 5700 XT (8GB+ of VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 150 GB available space (SSD required)

Baldur's Gate 3 MacOS System Requirements

Below you will find the required hardware to play Baldur's Gate 3 on low to medium or high to ultra settings on MacOS, per the official Steam Store page.

Minimum Requirements

  • OS: macOS 10.15.6
  • Processor: 2.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon460 4GB
  • Storage: 150 GB available space

The minimum specs can run Baldur's Gate 3 on low to medium settings. You'll need a MacBook Pro 15 inch from 2016 or newer to meet the minimum specs with the GPU mentioned above. Or, a MacBook Pro 13 inch from 2018 or newer. M1 Chip requirements: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini with Apple M1 chip and 8GB of RAM.

Recommended Requirements

  • OS: macOS 10.15.7
  • Processor: 2.3GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8GB
  • Storage: 150 GB available space

The recommended specs can run Baldur's Gate 3 on high or ultra settings. You'll meet recommended specs if you have a MacBook Pro 15-inch or 16-inch from 2019 and up with the GPU mentioned above. An iMac from 2017 or newer will also pull it off. M1 Chip requirements: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini with Apple M1 chip and 16GB of RAM.

What Is Baldur's Gate 3 About?

Baldur's Gate 3, developed by the creators of Divinity: Original Sin 2, is a next-generation RPG set in the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons. As a victim of a mind-flayer parasite, players grapple with burgeoning dark powers, their choice to resist or embrace these forces shaping the narrative.

The game features extensive character customization, a detailed world ripe for exploration, a unique combat system, and an emphasis on the impact of player choices. Relationships with companions and the outcome of an impending war add depth to the story, while stream-friendly options ensure a seamless experience for gamers and audiences alike.

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Written by Chadley Kemp

Chadley is an Editor at GINX. He is a diverse writer and essentially the Swiss Army knife of the team. With expertise in MOBA games like Dota 2 and League of Legends, survival titles including V Rising and Dead Island 2, and sandbox games like GTA Online and Roblox, there's no topic Chadley can't tackle. In addition to his love for all things esports- and crypto-related, he is also passionate about streaming entertainment, covering the hottest trending news and drama surrounding TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube personalities. Outside of gaming, Chadley has a Ph.D. in Physiology, with his work spanning medical and high-impact scientific journals like Frontiers in Neuroscience and even content marketing. Sounds cool? That's because he is.

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