Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios is in talks with Microsoft over Xbox players getting banned for uploading explicit in-game content.
Several days ago we reported on a post from an Xbox Baldur’s Gate 3 player who seemingly got banned for one year after explicit Baldur’s Gate 3 gameplay clips were automatically uploaded to Microsoft’s servers. After the user was banned, he/she asked Microsoft to look into the issue, but apparently, the enforcement was “warranted”. At least, that’s what Microsoft support is said to have said afterward.
On X, Larian’s Director of Publishing, Michael Douse (@Cromwelp), has now said that the team is currently in discussion with Microsoft about this rather “annoying” and “uncool” issue for Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox players. “We’ve seen the reports that some players got banned or otherwise faced issues on Xbox having uploaded screenshots/videos of their ‘gameplay content’”, Douse writes. “We’re in discussion with Microsoft, and we’re looking into it. Annoying and uncool.”
Larian’s Director of Publishing added that, for the time being, mature content within Baldur’s Gate 3 can be turned off in the game’s in-game options.
You can turn mature content off in the in-game options
— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) January 4, 2024
Douse also said that the team is focusing on ensuring that players, no matter the platform, are having a good time playing Baldur’s Gate 3. “We focus solely on trying to ensure players are having a good time, no matter where they buy it”, he said. “So nah not down, just busy :)”
We focus solely on trying to ensure players are having a good time, no matter where they buy it. So nah not down, just busy 🙂
— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) January 3, 2024
Let’s see how this matter will evolve and whether those who’ve been banned for uploading/sharing gameplay clips and/or screenshots of explicit content will be unbanned. We’ll update you as soon as we learn more about this matter.
Baldur’s Gate is available globally now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A physical deluxe edition of the title will be released in the coming months. Here’s what’s included with this Physical Deluxe Edition:
Digital Deluxe Content
- Divinity Item Pack – Equip your party with an array of items inspired by the world and characters of Divinity.
- Bard Song Pack – Astound audiences by performing this special set of new songs – or have them covering their ears if you lack proficiency.
- Exclusive Dice Skin – Fail checks with style, or succeed with a new air of confidence.
- Paintings from Rivellon – Discover a new collection of paintings across the Forgotten Realms, inspired by Divinity: Original Sin 2.
- Adventurer’s Pouch – Receive a collection of camp supplies and potions to help get your journey started.
- Digital OST – Enjoy the music of Baldur’s Gate 3 from composer Borislav Slavov. Crack this soundtrack out in your D&D session, and get the feel and mood of Baldur’s Gate 3!
- Digital Artbook – Explore the art and design of Baldur’s Gate 3 in this comprehensive digital artbook, written by Larian.
- Digital Character Sheets – Peruse and print a set of four-page D&D character sheets for each Baldur’s Gate 3 Origin character.
Physical Goodies
- Game Disc – A retail copy of Baldur’s Gate 3 across 2 discs. Playable from the disc
- Poster – Let your friends know the invasion is on with this big, beautiful, terrifying poster
- Patches – Flaming Fist or Mark or the Absolute. With both patches in the box, show your allegiance!
- Stickers – 32 x stickers
- Map – A double sided cloth map for your adventures. How else would you know where you are?
- Original Game Soundtrack – 3 CDs of adventuring anthems sure to get any party gathered, by our very own Bobby Slavov. )
- Game Box – Keep Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 company with this collectable box in the style of the original series.
