Baldur's Gate 3 can be a pretty extensive game for players to jump into. The main story is split up into different acts, each taking players to new areas throughout the region of Faerun. While the main story will drive players from one Act to another, there are countless hours of bonus content within each Act to engage in.
An act is finished whenever the main quests within the region have been completed, sometimes with a massive fight to wrap things up in the current Act. With so much to see and do, many players will be wondering just how many acts there are.
How Many Acts Are There
There are a total of three acts, along with the Prologue. The Prologue is your escape from the Nautiloid and Mind Flayers, with Act 1 beginning once you reach the beach. It is possible to go through each Act quickly, as you only need to complete a few missions to progress. Many side quests are locked off to their respective Act, and moving to the next Act will close out much of the content from the previous Act, so it's best to complete side content as you go. There isn't a clear display whenever you begin a new Act, but each Act has a unique feel in a new area that lets players know which Act they are in by seeing where they are at in the game.
What Is In Each Act
Act 1 follows your group as they search for a cure for the Mind Flayer tadpole that's in their head. This brings you to the Tiefling camp, trying to escape to Baldur's Gate. In this Act, you'll have to deal with a camp of goblins while searching for answers before proceeding on to the next Act. It's recommended your party be between levels 1-4 for Act 1.
Act 2 finds your party in a shadow-covered land, dealing with the followers of the True Absolute who see you as a True Soul. What that means and how you choose to use that title is up to the player. It's recommended your party be between levels 5-8 for Act 2.
Act 3 will see the Big Bad takes steps toward enacting their plan, and players must rise to meet the challenge in the shortest Act that focus more on wrapping up the story than the amount of bonus content like previous Acts. While this Act is the shortest, it is still a massive area with lots to see and do. It's recommended you be between levels 8-12 for Act 3.