Baldur’s Gate 3 News

2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, renowned for their work on Divinity: Original Sin, thrilled fans by announcing their latest endeavor, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This eagerly awaited sequel breathes new life into BioWare’s iconic series, which began with the original Baldur’s Gate in 1998 and continued with 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 much-anticipated reveal, Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. This launch came after several delays, initially slated for September 30, and a previous mid-2020 target set by Larian Studios.

The early access version offered players a taste of the 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 reached its full release on PC via Steam and GOG, meeting widespread excitement. This complete edition encompasses all three acts, a deeper storyline, all origin characters, refined balance adjustments, and enhanced cinematic quality. It quickly ascended to become one of Steam’s most-played and top-selling games.

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

August 16, 2023

⚫︎ Capitalizing on its triumphant PC debut, Baldur’s Gate 3 dominated the PSN pre-order charts, signaling high anticipation for its forthcoming PS5 release. With an influx of critical acclaim, it's set to be one of the standout titles of 2024.

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

2024

March 23, 2024

⚫︎ During a GDC panel, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke revealed that the studio will be moving on from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to explore new projects post-Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that the game will continue to receive updates and fixes until the transition is complete.

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

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. He remains open to AI's use where beneficial but firmly believes, “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 insights into how Baldur’s Gate 3 has influenced the design of the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He pointed to the game’s innovative use of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame as potential inspirations for future tabletop rules.

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

⚫︎ Baldur's Gate 3's highly anticipated Patch 8 will introduce 12 new subclasses for all classes, along with crossplay functionality and a new photo mode.

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

January 15, 2025

⚫︎ Celebrating over 100 million mod downloads for Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios spotlighted 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 has confirmed the addition of split-screen co-op to Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series S with the release of 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 growing excitement, Larian Studios is conducting stress tests for Baldur’s Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8. This significant update, marking the studio's final major contribution before shifting focus to new projects, will feature 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 her stance on future involvement with any CRPG titles that might serve as spiritual successors to Disco Elysium without the original game's creator, stating miss me with that casting call.

Read more: Samantha Béart Declines Future CRPG Roles Without Original Creator's Involvement