Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios invites testers to preview the second and third acts of the highly anticipated role-playing game.
Ahead of the game's full release next year, eligible fans can get a sneak peek at the yet-to-be-released final part of the game. According to the Larian web page (opens in a new tab) announcing the new wave of testing, you'll have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the game's final two acts, while providing feedback to shape the experience (thanks, Wargamer- opens in a new tab)
To sign up, you'll need to meet the eligibility criteria, which requires you to commit to at least one full day of testing at a Larian office. They are found in Barcelona, Ghent, Selangor, and Quebec. You'll be compensated for your work with a combination of cash, gift cards, game keys, and merchandise, though Larian emphasizes that this is not a professional QA testing role.
Sign up by going to the Larian website and completing the application form. It will ask you a series of questions to gauge his gameplay preferences and experience with Dungeons & Dragons, but it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes. Larian says that he is especially interested in hearing from players who have expressed opinions and are committed to contributing to the Baldur's Gate 3 experience.
(*3*)Action to follow
Despite releasing the game in early access in 2020, the second and third acts of Baldur's Gate 3 remain a mystery. Only the first third of the game has been released so far, and the official FAQ (opens in a new tab) on the Baldur's Gate 3 Steam forum page suggests that the last two acts will be implemented when the game leaves early access next year. .
The second act is expected to focus on the game's titular city and account for much of its total play time. Both acts will also advance the game's story, bringing you one step closer to the RPG's final conclusion.
But aside from locations and plot content, there will be a lot more player options in future updates. Larian has confirmed that all 12 classes and nine races from the D&D 5E Player's Handbook will appear in the game. We can expect to see the Monk and Paladin added in the future, as well as the Dragonborn and Half-orc races.
If you're desperate to find out what Baldur's Gate 3 has in store for you, this playtest is probably your best chance to get a glimpse of its future content before its full release. But remember what you're getting yourself into. If spoilers aren't for you, or if you want to experience the game for the first time in its full, pristine form, wait for the full release. It won't be long before you can return to Faerûn.