Baldur’s Gate 3 News
2019
June 6, 2019
⚫︎ Larian Studios, the acclaimed team behind Divinity: Original Sin, unveiled their ambitious project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This eagerly awaited sequel breathes new life into BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which captivated fans with its 1998 original and the much-loved 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
⚫︎ Marking a significant milestone a year after its announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. This release came after several delays, initially targeting September 30 and later aiming for mid-2020. The early-access version offered players a taste of the game with the first act, a customizable protagonist, and five distinct origin characters, including 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 full release of Baldur’s Gate 3 for PC through Steam and GOG met with widespread acclaim and high anticipation. This complete version encompassed all three acts, an enriched storyline, all origin characters, numerous balance adjustments, and enhanced cinematic experiences. Shortly after its launch, it soared to become one of Steam’s most-played and best-selling titles.
Read more: We Need To Talk About Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Playercount Numbers
August 16, 2023
⚫︎ Following its triumphant PC debut, Baldur’s Gate 3 dominated the PSN pre-order charts, building excitement for its impending PS5 release. With glowing reviews, the game is poised to be a standout title in 2024 as we approach the year's final quarter.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Tops PlayStation Store Pre-Order Charts
2024
March 23, 2024
⚫︎ During this year’s GDC panel, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announced a shift away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP, focusing on new ventures post-Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that the game would continue to receive updates and fixes before the team's complete transition.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 4 Won't Be Coming From BG3 Devs Larian Studios
March 28, 2024
⚫︎ In an insightful IGN interview, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development. He views AI as a helpful tool but stresses its limitations, affirming, “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 inspired changes in the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He cited the game's innovative use of spells such as Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame as potential models for future tabletop RPG rules.
⚫︎ Baldur's Gate 3's eagerly awaited Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses across all classes, crossplay functionality, and a brand-new photo mode, enhancing the gameplay experience.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Led to Real D&D Rule Changes
Read more: All new subclasses coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 in Patch 8
2025
January 15, 2025
⚫︎ Celebrating a landmark 100 million mod downloads for Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios 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 long-awaited addition of split-screen co-op to Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series S with its eighth major update.
Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S
February 7, 2025
⚫︎ Amidst growing excitement, Larian Studios is stress testing the monumental Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 before its release. As the studio's final major update before shifting focus to new projects, Patch 8 promises 12 new subclasses, extensive bug fixes, and significant 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 firmly decline any involvement in future CRPG projects that claim to be spiritual successors to Disco Elysium without the original creator's involvement, stating, miss me with that casting call
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Read more: Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S
