Baldur’s Gate 3 won’t be released on Nintendo Switch 2

Larian Studios has finally clarified one of the biggest questions surrounding Baldur’s Gate 3: why the award-winning RPG isn’t coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite fans hoping for a portable version of the 2023 hit—especially after Divinity: Original Sin 2 received an upgraded release for Nintendo’s next-gen hardware—CEO Swen Vincke says the studio’s hands were tied. Speaking during a Reddit AMA, Vincke explained that while Larian wanted to bring the game to the platform, “it wasn’t our decision to make,” suggesting the final call ultimately rested with rights holder Wizards of the Coast.

The clarification comes at an interesting moment for the studio. Earlier this year, Larian officially wrapped up major development on Baldur’s Gate 3 following its extensive post-launch support cycle. Aside from minor fixes, the team has moved on, placing its focus squarely on the next entry in the Divinity franchise. With the developer no longer driving Baldur’s Gate 3’s future, any new ports or expansions would require approval from Wizards of the Coast—approval that, based on Vincke’s remarks, does not appear to be forthcoming.

No Switch 2 Port in Sight as Larian Turns Toward Divinity’s Future

For fans hoping the Switch 2’s improved hardware could finally make a handheld version feasible, the news is disappointing. The device’s stronger CPU and faster storage likely would have allowed for a version closer to the PC and console releases, avoiding the compromises that prevented a Switch port the first time around. However, without Wizards of the Coast greenlighting the project, Baldur’s Gate 3 will remain absent from Nintendo’s ecosystem.

Larian’s candid explanation stands out, especially as other major RPG franchises—such as NieR and Dragon Quest—have historically embraced multi-platform releases, ensuring their flagship titles reach as wide an audience as possible. In contrast, Baldur’s Gate 3’s platform trajectory has been more constrained, shaped by licensing arrangements rather than purely technical considerations.

While Baldur’s Gate 3 may never make the jump to Nintendo’s newest console, the RPG’s legacy remains firmly intact—and Switch 2 owners can at least look forward to Larian’s next chapter. For anyone looking to return to the continent of Faerûn, remember that our price comparator provides the best deals available for Baldur’s Gate 3.