Baldur's Gate 3
Larian Studios · Larian Studios · 2023
Larian's sprawling CRPG gives PS5 and Series X a 60fps Performance mode and a 30fps Quality mode, with the dense Act 3 city being the toughest test for either target.
How it runs on each console
Performance modes are estimated from each console's power and the game's demand — deterministic, never guessed.
PlayStation
PlayStation 5 Pro
Flagship · 2TB SSD
PlayStation 5
Flagship · 1TB SSD
Xbox
Xbox Series X
Flagship · 1TB SSD
Xbox Series S
Standard · 512GB SSD
About Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 ships on PS5 and Xbox Series X with a Performance mode targeting 60fps and a Quality mode targeting 30fps at a sharper resolution. Because the game is turn-based, both modes feel perfectly playable, so the choice is largely about how much you value smooth camera movement over crisp detail. The real stress point is Act 3's dense lower city — its crowds, lighting, and physics can push even Performance mode below 60 and soften Quality mode's frame pacing, so expect the biggest dips there regardless of setting. Xbox Series S launched without split-screen co-op due to memory limits; that mode arrived in a later update but still runs at 30fps and a reduced resolution, while PS5 supported split-screen from launch. There is no last-gen PS4 or Xbox One version. HDR is supported and worth calibrating for the game's mix of candlelit interiors and bright overworld vistas; a VRR display helps absorb the Act 3 fluctuations without needing to abandon Performance mode.
Best display & mode settings
- 1Default to Performance mode for the smoothest camera panning across large battlefields; since combat is turn-based, you lose nothing in responsiveness by choosing it.
- 2If you prefer maximum clarity for reading the busy UI and character detail, Quality mode's 30fps is very comfortable in this kind of slower, tactical game.
- 3Expect frame drops in Act 3's lower city in either mode — a VRR-capable TV smooths those out so you can stay on Performance without stutter.
- 4On Series S, split-screen co-op runs at 30fps and lower resolution; for solo play the standard Performance mode still holds a steadier target.
- 5Calibrate HDR for the swing between dark dungeon interiors and bright outdoor areas so neither crushes shadow detail nor blows out highlights.
FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.