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Baldur’s Gate 3 News

2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, the acclaimed team behind Divinity: Original Sin, unveiled their latest project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This eagerly awaited continuation of BioWare’s legendary 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 reignite the passion of fans old and new.

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. This release comes after multiple delays, including a previously targeted date of September 30, and an earlier mid-2020 projection from developer Larian Studios.

The early-access build of the game includes the first act, a customizable player character, and five playable origin characters: Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, Shadowheart, and Wyll. This initial offering has set the stage for 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 has been released for the PC through Steam and GOG, meeting the high expectations of fans worldwide. This full version encompasses all three acts of the game, an expanded storyline, all available origin characters, balance tweaks, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its release, it became one of Steam’s most-played and top-selling games of all time.

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 has topped the PSN pre-order charts, building anticipation for its upcoming PS5 release. With widespread critical acclaim, Baldur’s Gate 3 is poised to be one of the standout titles of 2024 as the fourth quarter approaches.

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 will be moving away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects after Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that Baldur’s Gate 3 will continue to receive updates and fixes before the team fully transitions to their next venture.

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. He described AI as a helpful tool but stressed 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

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

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

⚫︎ Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8 is set to introduce 12 new subclasses across all available classes, along with crossplay functionality and a brand-new photo mode, enhancing the game's already rich experience.

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

January 15, 2025

⚫︎ Larian Studios celebrated reaching the 100 million mod downloads milestone for Baldur’s Gate 3 by spotlighting the "Withers Big Naturals" mod in its curated list of BG3 mods, showcasing the vibrant modding community's creativity.

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 will finally be available on Baldur’s Gate 3 for 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

⚫︎ After months of anticipation, Larian Studios is stress testing BG3's upcoming Patch 8 ahead of its release. As the studio's final major update before moving on to new projects, Patch 8 promises to be extensive, featuring 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 clarify her stance on future involvement with any CRPG titles that might serve as spiritual successors to Disco Elysium. She stated she would not participate if the original game's creator is not involved, succinctly saying, miss me with that casting call.

Read more: Samantha Béart Clarifies Stance on Future CRPG Projects