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Baldur’s Gate 3 News

2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, the acclaimed developers behind the Divinity: Original Sin series, unveiled their latest project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This new chapter in the iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which was originally crafted by BioWare starting with the 1998 classic and followed by Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn in 2000, promises to reignite the passion of RPG fans worldwide.

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

2020

October 6, 2020

⚫︎ A year after its grand announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. This release came after several delays, including a previously targeted September 30 date and a mid-2020 expectation set by Larian Studios. The early access version included only the first act of the game, allowing players to create a customizable character and choose from five 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 much-anticipated full release of Baldur’s Gate 3 arrived on PC via Steam and GOG, captivating players with its complete three-act storyline, expanded narrative, all available origin characters, numerous balance adjustments, and enhanced cinematic quality. Shortly after its launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 soared to become one of the most-played and top-selling titles on Steam.

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

August 16, 2023

⚫︎ Following its triumphant PC launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 dominated the PSN pre-order charts, signaling high anticipation for its PS5 debut. With glowing reviews and critical acclaim, the game is poised to be a standout title of 2024 as the year progresses.

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

2024

March 23, 2024

⚫︎ During the GDC panel, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announced the studio's decision to move away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP after Baldur’s Gate 3, focusing instead on new creative ventures. Vincke reassured fans that the beloved game would continue to receive updates and fixes as the team transitions to their next project.

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. While recognizing AI as a valuable tool, Vincke emphasized its limitations, stating, "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, the lead rule designer at Wizards of the Coast, highlighted how Baldur’s Gate 3 has influenced the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Crawford praised the game’s innovative use of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame, suggesting that these elements could shape future tabletop RPG rules.

⚫︎ Excitement builds as Larian Studios announces Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3, which will introduce 12 new subclasses across all classes, implement crossplay functionality, and introduce a new photo mode.

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

January 15, 2025

⚫︎ Celebrating a monumental achievement, Larian Studios announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 has reached 100 million mod downloads. To mark this milestone, the studio 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

⚫︎ In a highly anticipated update, Larian Studios confirmed that split-screen co-op will be added to Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series S with the release of its eighth major update.

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

February 7, 2025

⚫︎ As anticipation for Patch 8 reaches a fever pitch, Larian Studios is conducting stress tests to ensure its smooth rollout. Described as the studio's final major update before shifting focus to new projects, Patch 8 promises to be expansive, featuring 12 new subclasses, numerous bug fixes, and 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 in Baldur’s Gate 3, took to Twitter to clarify her stance on future involvement with CRPG titles inspired by Disco Elysium. She firmly stated that she would not participate in any projects that do not involve the original game's creator, emphasizing her position with the phrase, "miss me with that casting call."

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