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Baldur’s Gate 3 News

2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, the creators behind the acclaimed Divinity: Original Sin series, unveiled their latest project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s first Stadia Connect event. This eagerly awaited continuation of BioWare’s classic Baldur’s Gate series, which began with the original game in 1998 and was followed by Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn in 2000, promises to bring fans back to the beloved Forgotten Realms.

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

2020

October 6, 2020

⚫︎ One year after its announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 has officially launched in early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. The release comes after several delays, including a previous target date of September 30, and an earlier mid-2020 projection from developer Larian Studios.

This early-access build of the game features the first act, a customizable player character, and five playable origin characters, including Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, Shadowheart, and Wyll, offering players a taste of what's to come.

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

2023

August 3, 2023

⚫︎ Baldur’s Gate 3 is released for the PC through Steam and GOG, meeting fans' high expectations. This full version of the game encompasses all three acts, an expanded storyline, all available origin characters, balance tweaks and changes, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its launch, it became one of Steam’s most-played and top-selling games, a testament to its quality and appeal.

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 climbs to the top of the PSN pre-order charts, signaling strong anticipation for its PS5 release. With widespread critical acclaim, the game is poised to be one of 2024’s standout titles as we approach the fourth quarter.

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 the studio's decision to move away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects post-Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that the game will continue to receive updates and fixes before the team shifts gears entirely.

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 shared his views on AI in game development, acknowledging its utility while stressing its limitations. Vincke expressed openness to using AI where it can enhance the process but firmly believes that "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

⚫︎ Wizards of the Coast lead rule designer Jeremy Crawford recently discussed how Baldur’s Gate 3 has inspired changes in the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He specifically praised the game’s innovative handling of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame, indicating these could influence future tabletop RPG rules.

⚫︎ Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses across all available classes, along with crossplay functionality and a brand-new photo mode, further enriching the game's 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

⚫︎ Larian Studios celebrates reaching 100 million mod downloads for Baldur’s Gate 3 by spotlighting the “Withers Big Naturals” mod in their curated list of BG3 mods, highlighting the community's creativity and engagement.

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 has confirmed that split-screen co-op is being added to Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series S with its eighth major update, fulfilling a long-awaited feature for console players.

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

February 7, 2025

⚫︎ In anticipation of its massive release, Larian Studios is conducting stress tests for BG3's upcoming Patch 8. As the studio's final major update before moving on to new projects, Patch 8 promises 12 new subclasses, numerous bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements.

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 preemptively decline any future involvement with CRPG titles intended as spiritual successors to Disco Elysium unless they involve the original game's creator, stating miss me with that casting call.

Read more: Samantha Béart Declines Future CRPG Roles Without Original Disco Elysium Creator