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Baldur’s Gate 3 News

2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, the masterminds behind the beloved Divinity: Original Sin series, thrilled fans by unveiling their latest project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This eagerly anticipated sequel continues the legacy of BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which began in 1998 with the original game and was followed by the critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn in 2000.

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

2020

October 6, 2020

⚫︎ After a year of anticipation, Baldur's Gate 3 finally launched in early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. This release came after several delays, initially targeting September 30 and then a mid-2020 projection by Larian Studios.

The early-access version offered players the first act of the game, a customizable character, and five origin characters, including Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, Shadowheart, and Wyll, providing a tantalizing taste of the full experience to come.

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

2023

August 3, 2023

⚫︎ Baldur’s Gate 3 hit the shelves for PC via Steam and GOG, met with overwhelming excitement. The full release included all three acts, a rich and expanded storyline, all available origin characters, balance adjustments, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its launch, the game soared to become one of Steam’s most-played and top-selling titles of all time.

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

August 16, 2023

⚫︎ Following its triumphant PC debut, Baldur’s Gate 3 topped the PSN pre-order charts, signaling strong anticipation for its PS5 release. Amidst a wave of critical acclaim, the game is poised to be a standout title in 2024 as the fourth quarter looms.

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

2024

March 23, 2024

⚫︎ At this year’s GDC panel, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announced a pivotal shift: the studio will be moving away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects post-Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that the game would continue to receive updates and fixes as they transition.

Read more: [ttpp]Baldur's Gate 4 Won't Be Coming From BG3 Devs Larian Studios[ttpp]

March 28, 2024

⚫︎ In a candid interview with IGN, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, describing it as a helpful tool but underscoring its limitations. Vincke expressed openness to utilizing AI where beneficial but firmly stated, “AI could never replace the creative side of things, and I can put my money where my mouth is.”

Read more: [ttpp]Baldur's Gate 3 Director Says AI Helps, but Won't Replace Creative Side[ttpp]

July 5, 2024

⚫︎ Wizards of the Coast's lead rule designer Jeremy Crawford shed light on how Baldur’s Gate 3 has shaped the design of the forthcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Crawford specifically praised the game’s innovative handling of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame, suggesting these could influence future tabletop RPG rules.

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

⚫︎ Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8 promises to be a game-changer, introducing 12 new subclasses across all classes, crossplay functionality, and a much-anticipated photo mode.

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

January 15, 2025

⚫︎ Celebrating a monumental 100 million mod downloads for Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios spotlighted the whimsical “Withers Big Naturals” mod among its curated list of BG3 mods, adding a fun twist to the game's beloved character.

Read more: [ttpp]Larian gives Baldur's Gate 3's Withers a pair of "big naturals" to celebrate 100m mod downloads[ttpp]

January 28, 2025

⚫︎ Larian Studios has thrilled Xbox Series S players by confirming that split-screen co-op will be added to Baldur’s Gate 3 with its eighth major update, enhancing the game's cooperative play experience.

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

February 7, 2025

⚫︎ In anticipation of its massive release, Larian Studios is conducting stress tests for Baldur’s Gate 3’s upcoming Patch 8. This update, the studio's final major contribution before shifting focus, will introduce 12 new subclasses, numerous bug fixes, and quality-of-life enhancements, ensuring a robust and polished experience.

Read more: [ttpp]BG3 Patch 8 Is So Big, It Needs To Be Stress Tested[ttpp]

February 12, 2025

⚫︎ Samantha Béart, the voice behind Karlach, took to Twitter to firmly reject any future involvement with CRPG titles claiming to be spiritual successors to Disco Elysium unless they involve the original game's creator, succinctly stating, “miss me with that casting call.”

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