Baldur’s Gate 3 News
2019
June 6, 2019
⚫︎ Larian Studios, the creative minds behind Divinity: Original Sin, unveiled their latest project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s first Stadia Connect event. This new entry continues the legacy of BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which began in 1998 with the original game and was followed by 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
⚫︎ One year after its announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 has officially launched in early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. The release came after multiple 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 included only the first act, a customizable player character, and five playable 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 was released for the PC through Steam and GOG, meeting much anticipation. This full version of the game includes all three acts, an expanded storyline, all available origin characters, balance tweaks and changes, and improved cinematic performance. Shortly after its release, the game became 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
⚫︎ Following a highly successful PC launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 topped the PSN pre-order charts as anticipation built for its upcoming PS5 release. With critical acclaim pouring in, Baldur’s Gate 3 is poised to be one of 2024’s standout titles 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 stepping away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects after Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke assured 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 interview with IGN, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke shared his perspective on AI in game development, calling it a useful tool but emphasizing its limitations. Vincke stated he's open to using AI where it can assist but asserted, “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 influenced the design approach for the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He specifically highlighted the game’s handling of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame as examples of innovations that 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 offers 12 new subclasses across all of the game's available classes, alongside crossplay functionality and a brand-new photo mode.
Read more: All new subclasses coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 in Patch 8
2025
January 15, 2025
⚫︎ Larian Studios commemorated the 100 million mod downloads milestone for Baldur’s Gate 3 by highlighting the “Withers Big Naturals” mod in 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 confirmed that split-screen co-op is finally coming 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
⚫︎ 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 completely leaving the game to develop their next project, Patch 8 will be massive, 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 of Karlach, took to Twitter to pre-emptively deny any future involvement with any CRPG titles serving as spiritual successors to Disco Elysium if they don't involve the original game's creator, stating miss me with that casting call
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Read more: Samantha Béart Declines Future CRPG Roles Without Original Creators
