Baldur’s Gate 3: A Highly Anticipated Sequel
As the highly anticipated sequel, Baldur’s Gate 3, arrives on PC and Stadia, fans are left wondering whether the RPG game will also make its way to Nintendo Switch. It has been over 20 years since the original Baldur’s Gate arrived on PC, and the fantasy series has been dormant for far too long. With the release of Baldur’s Gate 3, we can finally return to the world of Forgotten Realms.
Larian Studios, the game’s developer, has previously released a couple of its other games on Nintendo Switch, such as Divinity: Original Sin 2. This gives fans a glimmer of hope that Baldur’s Gate 3 might be available on the go.
The Hurdle of Porting to Nintendo Switch
However, there are challenges that need to be overcome for a potential Switch port. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a sequel to a 20-year-old series and is one of the most anticipated PC games of the year. This means that it’s a game of epic scale and complexity. Porting a game of this size to the Switch would be a tough task, despite Larian Studios' previous experience with Divinity: Original Sin 2 on the platform.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is certainly a demanding title, especially when compared to other RPG games, such as The Elder Scrolls: Blades. It would likely require optimization to run smoothly on the Switch. Consequently, the game’s graphics and overall experience on the Nintendo Switch could differ from the PC and Stadia versions, as is often the case with ports.
The Challenge of Optimizing for Nintendo Switch
Developers have managed to bring some graphically demanding games to the Nintendo Switch, such as Doom and Wolfenstein: Youngblood. However, these FPS games are on a different scale to Baldur’s Gate 3, which may make optimizing for the system even more challenging.
Despite these challenges, the Nintendo Switch has amassed a large library of games, with many developers bringing their ports to the console. Some of these ports are even from games that are more graphically demanding than Baldur’s Gate 3, giving hope for the RPG game.
Will Baldur’s Gate 3 Come to Nintendo Switch?
For now, fans will have to wait for an official announcement from Larian Studios or Nintendo to know if Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to the Switch. In the meantime, players can enjoy the game on other platforms and keep their fingers crossed for a Switch release in the future.
If you’re interested in giving Baldur’s Gate 3 a try, PC Game Spotlight has the latest Baldur’s Gate 3 release date, as well as a breakdown of all the different versions of the game that are available right now.
