Baldur’s Gate 3 News
2019
June 6, 2019
⚫︎ Larian Studios, renowned for their work on Divinity: Original Sin, announced their latest endeavor, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This eagerly anticipated game continues the legacy of BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which started in 1998 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
⚫︎ A year after its announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. The release came after multiple delays, initially planned for September 30, following an earlier mid-2020 estimate from Larian Studios.
This early-access version introduced players to the game's first act, featuring a customizable protagonist and five origin characters: 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 fully released for PC on Steam and GOG, meeting high expectations. The complete version encompassed all three acts, an enriched storyline, all origin characters, along with numerous balance adjustments, enhancements, and refined cinematic experiences. It quickly soared to become one of Steam's most-played and top-selling titles.
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 led the PSN pre-order charts, heightening anticipation for its PS5 debut. With widespread critical acclaim, it's poised to be a standout title in 2024 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 revealed 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 would continue to receive updates and fixes before their full transition.
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 discussed AI's role in game development, acknowledging its utility but stressing its limitations. He 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
⚫︎ Wizards of the Coast's lead rule designer, Jeremy Crawford, highlighted how Baldur’s Gate 3 has influenced the design of the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He pointed to the game's innovative handling of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame as potential inspirations for future tabletop RPG rules.
⚫︎ Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8 will introduce 12 new subclasses for all classes, add crossplay functionality, and launch a new photo mode.
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 celebrated reaching 100 million mod downloads for Baldur’s Gate 3 by featuring the “Withers Big Naturals” mod in their 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 the long-awaited addition of split-screen co-op to Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series S, set to arrive 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
⚫︎ In anticipation of its release, Larian Studios is conducting stress tests for BG3's upcoming Patch 8. Described as their last major update before shifting focus to new projects, Patch 8 will be expansive, offering 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, publicly declined any future involvement in CRPG titles inspired by Disco Elysium without the participation of the original game's creator, tweeting miss me with that casting call
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Read more: Samantha Béart Declines Future Involvement in Disco Elysium-Inspired CRPGs Without Original Creator
