Baldur's Gate 3: Co-op Baldurs Gate 3 guide, walkthrough
From this page of the guide you will learn what types of multiplayer gameplay BG3 supports. Here we will discuss the available multiplayer gameplay modes, as well as explain the details associated with them.
Last update: 11 August 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 is a massive game, and though it can be a great singleplayer experience, many would certainly like to experience it with friends. Fortunately, the newest game by Larian Studios features a number of different modes and ways to journey through the Forgotten Lands alongside your friends or strangers. Below we've listed all multiplayer options to help you pick the one you like the most.
This page was created based on the game's Early Access version. It's possible some modes can be added or changed after the official full release.
Co-op campaign
The default option for multiplayer in Baldur's Gate 3 is a co-op session for up to four people. To start a game of this type, one must select Multiplayer from the main menu. You can either join an ongoing session or host a new multiplayer campaign.
As hosts and players, you can either settle for private sessions or join public games.
Players can create their own, original characters. Another available option is to choose one of the characters from the storyline.
If one of the players leaves the game in the middle of a session, another player will take control over their character. You can change who that player is during the game.
Multiplayer instances can be saved and resumed at any time.
Playable characters have a lot of freedom too. If you so desire, you can even travel separately to an extent. Players can influence each other in specific situations, for example, suggesting dialogue options when talking to NPCs.
This kind of multiplayer is perfect if you intend to play on schedule alongside a friend group.
Open singleplayer session
An alternative to a full co-op session is an open singleplayer session. Depending on the selected mode, random players, friends, or no one will be able to join your game. You can also send game invitation yourself using friends list.
The guest who joins that way will be asked to create their own character (the option to play as a story character will not be available to them). When a new hero is created, one of your companions will return to camp (assuming you have a complete team), and a character controlled by the guest will take their place. Notably, the experience level of the new hero will be scaled to match the rest of the group.
When the coop game ends, the character so far controlled by the guest will be taken over by the hosting player.
NOTE! At the moment, Baldur's Gate 3 lacks the option to disjoin or remove the original character created by the guest from the team. This issue could potentially have a negative impact on the composition of the host team. The only option to "get rid of" the new hero will be to load the game's save before joining them to the team.
Local and split-screen co-op
Both aforementioned multiplayer modes are available online. There is, however, an additional option, letting players organize co-op sessions through LAN.
At the moment, Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't support split-screen co-op. The developers have confirmed split-screen will receive support after the game's full release.