- Reports suggest that Larian Studios will bring Baldur’s Gate 3 to Apple devices.
- The title will reportedly be available on the latest high-end iPhones and iPad Pros.
- The game could be ready to launch by early 2025.
With the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro lineup, Apple announced its push towards a more profound influence on mobile gaming. Titles like Resident Evil Village have already been released, and more are expected to arrive next year.
According to a new report, Baldur’s Gate 3 could be the biggest game coming to Apple devices.
Why it matters: Apple’s current-gen A17 Pro CPU is class-leading hardware. It seems like the upcoming chips will be even stronger as more studios look to launch their titles on Apple devices.
I got a tip that Baldur's Gate 3 may see an early 2025 release for the iPad Pro and possibly iOS (iPhone 15 Pro & 16 Pro). With all of the exclusive AAA PC ports brought to the App Store, will the app store overtake Android's Google Play Store in 2025 for mobile gaming? pic.twitter.com/nhPQj01LQl
— Dame Tech (@DameTechChannel) May 3, 2024
Baldur’s Gate 3 will be supported on the best iPhones like the other AAA releases.
However, by early 2025, Apple will have released the iPhone 16 Pro. This should give Larian Studios more hardware to work with. Considering how inconsistent performance has been on the iPhone 15 Pro, this may be crucial to ensuring a smooth experience.
According to the source, we could see Baldur’s Gate 3 on the iPad Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro/16 Pro by early 2025. Apple usually launches new phones in September, so the company could make an announcement around this time.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is based on turn-based gameplay, so it should also lend itself better to mobile controls than a game like Resident Evil 4. This makes it a perfect fit for Apple’s AAA gaming push.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is also set to launch on Apple smartphones next month.
However, Baldur’s Gate 3 could be a far bigger launch since it already broke records on Steam last year. Combining its appeal with the current popularity of mobile gaming could result in a major success for both companies.
To prepare for Baldur’s Gate 3, Apple must optimise the port properly since iPhone 15 Pros are notorious for producing excessive heat during intense gaming sessions. If the company can fix these drawbacks with the new models, iPhones could become perfect handheld gaming devices as envisioned.
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