In a new interview with IGN, Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke responded to questions about Baldur's Gate 3 being on Xbox Game Pass, explaining why the best RPG of 2023 won't be on Microsoft's subscription service anytime soon.

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[–] XbSuper@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago (8 children)

That's unfortunate. I want to try this game, but I feel like I'm either going to love it, or hate it, and don't want to waste my money if it's the latter.

Any place I can try a demo?

[–] darth_helmet@sh.itjust.works 18 points 11 months ago

Steam has a two hour refund window. Watch a stream and then set a timer and try it out.

[–] Metz@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago

Weird to see you getting downvoted for a legitimtate question. It's a shame Demos are not really a thing anymore.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

That’s unfortunate.

Nah, it's expected. BG3 doesn't fit in a service for 7/10 games.

Any place I can try a demo?

Get it on Steam, try it for up for 2 hours, and return it if you don't like it. That's possible since years.

[–] WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

pirate it, buy it if you pike it. dont't if you don't like it

[–] pory@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Pirate it. There's no DRM. Buy it if you like it.

[–] stopthatgirl7@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

The only demo is on PS5 if you have a PS+ Premium. I’d suggest watching the first hour or so of a Let’s Play to see what the gameplay is like.

[–] talab@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

If you or a friend has a PS5 with a PS Plus Premium subscription, you can trial the game for two hours. Your progress will transfer over if you decide to buy, but that's as close as you're going to get to a demo I think.

[–] bouh@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

On steam you can try for a few hour and get a refund if you don't like it. Maybe on gog too.