Do you need PlayStation Plus for Baldur's Gate 3? All online requirements
Here is everything you need to know about whether or not you're going to need an active PlayStation Plus subscription in order to play through Baldur's Gate 3.
If you’re excited for Baldur’s Gate 3, you might be wondering whether or not you will need a PlayStation Plus subscription in order to play the game.
It came as a surprise to some when the latest game from Larian Studios was announced to be arriving on PlayStation 5, as well as on PC. Traditionally these kinds of games have usually been at home on PC where using a mouse and keyboard is preferred.
The game can be played online too, with up to four players, so if you do want to get a party together of yourself and some pals you can. Where Baldur’s Gate 3 is so heavily inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, there’s an argument that playing the game with friends will be the optimum way to play.
So we have decided to take a look into whether or not you will need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play Baldur’s Gate 3, especially if you’re taking the game online.
- Make sure you check out our breakdown of the Baldur's Gate 3 races & subraces to see all their ability bonuses and racial features.
Do you need PlayStation Plus for Baldur’s Gate 3?
If you’re planning on using online multiplayer, you will need PlayStation Plus in order to play Baldur’s Gate 3.
However, this is not an online only game, so if you’re planning on experiencing the story by yourself you won’t need an active PlayStation Plus subscription.
We are still unsure how playing the game using local co-op will work on PlayStation, on occasion a PlayStation Plus subscription is required despite not really playing the game online. So we will have to wait and see, but we will be sure to keep this updated as the game releases, so be sure to check back in.
- You'll also want to know if Baldur's Gate 3 will support crossplay & cross-progression if you're planning on playing it with friends.
Do you need to pay for Baldur’s Gate 3 online services on PC?
No, Baldur’s Gate 3 online services are completely free to use if you're playing on PC. This is a luxury that PC players are used to at this point, and that doesn't change with Baldur’s Gate 3 either.
So, if you do own the game on PC, then you’re just good to go - there is nothing else to worry about. Local co-op is also the same on PC, it’s as simple as plug in and go; it’s quite refreshing really.
That’s all you need to know about what you’re going to need in order to take the game online, and if you can’t wait for release, then take a look at our Baldur’s Gate 3 homepage for everything we know so far.
About The Author
Morgan Truder
Morgan is one of the Guides Writers at GGRecon. He first started writing about games for fun whilst doing his BA (Hons) in History and Film. Since then he has turned this passion into a career and was previously an Editor at VideoGamer before joining GGRecon. Despite enjoying all sorts of games, he can often be found playing Football Manager, Red Dead Redemption 2 or Sekiro.
