Baldur’s Gate 3’s gigantic storyline is broken up over several acts, each with varying playtimes.
Baldur’s Gate 3 launched into Early Access in 2020 with just the first act of the game, but now the full release has extended the giant RPG’s runtime.
Let’s get it out of the way: Baldur’s Gate 3 is huge. The first two Baldur’s Gate titles both took anywhere from 50 to 100 hours to finish. Larian Studios’ previous titles in the Divinity series took just as long â if not longer â to complete, so it’s no shock Baldur’s Gate 3 is a beast of a game.
The game is split into separate acts, each with their own quests and events; for example the game’s first act eases you in by giving you trials such as moving a scuffed rock or crafting a Masterwork weapon. Act 2 kicks it up a notch by having you become an investigator searching for a girl named Arabella’s parents. But if you’re wondering how many acts are in Baldur’s Gate 3 and how long it takes to beat each one, we have you covered.
Those who have played Larian Studios’ past games like Divinity: Original Sin 2 may be expecting a five-act beast like that game was, but that’s been scaled back this time as Baldur’s Gate 3’s story takes place over three acts. However, not all acts are created equal. Act 1 is a decently lengthy venture to kick off the game; Act 2 then takes up the majority of the game by being significantly longer than the other acts; finally, Act 3 is a brisk finale to cap off the game.