Baldur’s Gate 3 News
2019
June 6, 2019
- Larian Studios, creators of Divinity: Original Sin, announced Baldur’s Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect. This marks a new chapter in BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, following the 1998 original and 2000’s Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn.
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. This launch followed several delays, including a projected September 30th release and an earlier mid-2020 target.
The early access version featured the first act, a customizable protagonist, and five playable 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 launched on PC (Steam and GOG) to widespread acclaim. The full release included all three acts, an expanded story, all origin characters, balance adjustments, and improved visuals. It quickly became 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
- Following its successful PC debut, Baldur’s Gate 3 topped PSN pre-order charts, generating significant excitement for its upcoming PS5 release. With overwhelmingly positive reviews, it's poised to be a major title in 2024.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Tops PlayStation Store Pre-Order Charts
2024
March 23, 2024
- At GDC, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announced the studio would be moving on from the Dungeons & Dragons IP after Baldur’s Gate 3, focusing on new projects. He assured fans that Baldur’s Gate 3 would continue to receive updates and bug fixes.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 4 Won't Be Coming From BG3 Devs Larian Studios
March 28, 2024
- In an IGN interview, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke discussed AI in game development, acknowledging its usefulness but emphasizing its limitations and the irreplaceable role of human creativity.
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 discussed Baldur’s Gate 3’s influence on the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons, citing innovations like the handling of Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame as examples.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Led to Real D&D Rule Changes
- Baldur’s Gate 3’s upcoming Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses across all classes, cross-play functionality, and a new photo mode.
Read more: All new subclasses coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 in Patch 8
January 15, 2025
- Larian Studios celebrated 100 million Baldur’s Gate 3 mod downloads, highlighting the “Withers Big Naturals” mod in their curated list.
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 coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series S with Patch 8.
Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S
February 7, 2025
- Larian Studios is stress-testing Baldur’s Gate 3’s massive Patch 8, which includes 12 new subclasses, numerous bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements—their final major update before moving on to new projects.
Read more: BG3 Patch 8 Is So Big, It Needs To Be Stress Tested
February 12, 2025
- Samantha Béart, the voice of Karlach, preemptively declined future roles in Disco Elysium-esque CRPGs unless the original game's creator is involved.
Read more: Samantha Béart declines future CRPG roles unless original Disco Elysium creator is involved
