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Baldur’s Gate 3 News

2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, the creators behind the beloved Divinity: Original Sin series, thrilled fans by unveiling their latest project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This eagerly anticipated title continues the legacy of BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which began with the groundbreaking original in 1998 and was followed by Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn in 2000.

Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate III’ Officially in Development at Larian Studios

2020

October 6, 2020

⚫︎ After a year filled with anticipation and multiple delays, Baldur's Gate 3 finally launched into early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. The initial early-access release, which was previously slated for September 30 and then projected for mid-2020, included the game's first act, a customizable player character, and five engaging origin characters: Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, Shadowheart, and Wyll.

Read more: Baldur’s Gate 3 Releases to Early Access for PC Players

2023

August 3, 2023

⚫︎ The wait was over as Baldur’s Gate 3 was released for PC on Steam and GOG, fulfilling fans' high expectations. This full version of the game encompassed all three acts, a richer storyline, all origin characters, numerous balance tweaks, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its release, Baldur’s Gate 3 soared to become one of Steam’s most-played and top-selling games ever.

Read more: We Need To Talk About Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Playercount Numbers

August 16, 2023

⚫︎ Riding on the wave of its successful PC launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 dominated the PSN pre-order charts, reflecting the growing excitement for its impending PS5 release. With widespread critical acclaim, Baldur’s Gate 3 is poised to be one of the standout titles of 2024 as the year progresses.

Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Tops PlayStation Store Pre-Order Charts

2024

March 23, 2024

⚫︎ At this year’s GDC panel, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announced that the studio would be moving away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects following the completion of Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that the game would continue to receive updates and patches before the team fully transitions to their next endeavor.

Read more: Baldur's Gate 4 Won't Be Coming From BG3 Devs Larian Studios

March 28, 2024

⚫︎ In an insightful interview with IGN, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, acknowledging its utility while stressing its limitations. Vincke expressed openness to using AI where beneficial but firmly stated, “AI could never replace the creative side of things, and I can put my money where my mouth is.”

Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Director Says AI Helps, but Won't Replace Creative Side

July 5, 2024

⚫︎ Jeremy Crawford, lead rule designer at Wizards of the Coast, shared how Baldur’s Gate 3 has influenced the design of the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He specifically praised the game’s innovative handling of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame, which could inspire future tabletop RPG rules.

Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Led to Real D&D Rule Changes

⚫︎ The excitement continues as Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses across all available classes, crossplay functionality, and a brand-new photo mode.

Read more: All new subclasses coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 in Patch 8

2025

January 15, 2025

⚫︎ Larian Studios celebrated a significant milestone as Baldur’s Gate 3 reached 100 million mod downloads. To mark the occasion, they spotlighted the “Withers Big Naturals” mod in their curated list of BG3 mods.

Read more: Larian gives Baldur's Gate 3's Withers a pair of big naturals to celebrate 100m mod downloads

January 28, 2025

⚫︎ Larian Studios confirmed the much-anticipated addition of split-screen co-op to Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series S, arriving with the eighth major update.

Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S

February 7, 2025

⚫︎ In anticipation of its release, Larian Studios is conducting stress tests for Baldur’s Gate 3's monumental Patch 8. As the studio's final major update before transitioning to new projects, Patch 8 promises 12 new subclasses, extensive bug fixes, and numerous quality-of-life enhancements.

Read more: BG3 Patch 8 Is So Big, It Needs To Be Stress Tested

February 12, 2025

⚫︎ Samantha Béart, the voice behind Karlach, took to Twitter to clarify her stance on future involvement in CRPG projects that might be considered spiritual successors to Disco Elysium. She stated she would not participate unless the original game's creator is involved, succinctly tweeting, miss me with that casting call.

Read more: Samantha Béart Stands Firm on Not Voicing in Disco Elysium Spiritual Successors Without Original Creator