Baldur’s Gate 3 News
2019
June 6, 2019
⚫︎ Larian Studios, the creative minds behind Divinity: Original Sin, unveiled their latest masterpiece, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This eagerly awaited addition continues the legacy of BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which began with the original game in 1998 and was followed by the acclaimed 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
⚫︎ A year following its announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 has triumphantly entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. This launch comes after numerous delays, including a missed target of September 30 and an earlier mid-2020 goal set by Larian Studios.
The early-access version showcases the game's first act, offering a customizable player character and five unique 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
⚫︎ Baldur’s Gate 3 has finally launched for PC on Steam and GOG amidst widespread excitement. This complete version encompasses all three acts, an enriched storyline, the full roster of origin characters, numerous balance adjustments, and enhanced cinematic experiences. Shortly after its release, the game soared to become one of Steam's most-played and top-selling titles of all time.
Read more: We Need To Talk About Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Playercount Numbers
August 16, 2023
⚫︎ In the wake of its stellar PC launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 has dominated the PSN pre-order charts, building anticipation for its imminent PS5 debut. With glowing reviews and widespread acclaim, Baldur’s Gate 3 is poised to be a standout title as we approach the fourth quarter of 2024.
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 that the studio will be parting ways with the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects following the completion of Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that Baldur’s Gate 3 will continue to receive updates and fixes as the team 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 as a tool 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 shaped the design of the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He specifically pointed to the game’s innovative handling of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame as potential influences on future tabletop RPG rules.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Led to Real D&D Rule Changes
⚫︎ The upcoming Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 is set to introduce 12 new subclasses across all available classes, along with crossplay functionality and a much-anticipated photo mode.
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, spotlighting the humorous “Withers Big Naturals” mod among its 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 has announced that split-screen co-op is finally being added 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 months of anticipation, Larian Studios is rigorously stress testing Baldur’s Gate 3's monumental Patch 8 before its release. This patch marks the studio's final major update before shifting focus to new projects, and it promises 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, took to Twitter to clarify she will not participate in any CRPG projects claiming to be spiritual successors to Disco Elysium without the involvement of the original game's creator, stating, miss me with that casting call
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Read more: Samantha Béart Denies Involvement in Disco Elysium Spiritual Successors
