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One of the best RPGs ever just got Xbox Play Anywhere support

Baldur's Gate 3 is now available on Xbox and PC through Play Anywhere, but the update is not without controversy

By · Published August 5, 2026 at 05:51 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026 at 05:51 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Windows Central · Pure Xbox · ComicBook.com · RPG Site · MP1st · TrueAchievements.

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Questions people are asking

What is Xbox Play Anywhere?

Xbox Play Anywhere is a program that allows players to purchase a game once and play it on both Xbox and PC.

When was Baldur's Gate 3 released?

Baldur's Gate 3 was released three years ago.

What platforms does the update support?

The update supports Xbox Series and PC.

What happened

Baldur's Gate 3 is now an Xbox Play Anywhere title. This means players who purchase the game on Xbox can also play it on PC, and vice versa. The update, released on August 3, is significant because Baldur's Gate 3 has been widely acclaimed, winning Game of the Year multiple times.

The update is part of the game's 1.096 patch. Windows Central and Pure Xbox both note that this change allows for seamless cross-platform play, a feature that has been highly anticipated by fans. However, the update has sparked debate.

Some players have expressed frustration that the feature was not included at launch. ComicBook.com notes that the update comes three years after the game's initial release. The RPG Site and MP1st both confirm that the update supports Xbox Series and PC, but coverage does not yet specify whether it will be retroactively applied to existing copies of the game.

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