Baldur’s Gate 3 News
2019
June 6, 2019
⚫︎ Larian Studios, renowned for their work on Divinity: Original Sin, unveiled their latest project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s first Stadia Connect event. This eagerly awaited new entry continues BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which started in 1998 with the original game and was followed by the acclaimed 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 officially launched in early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. The release followed several delays, including a previously targeted 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 high anticipation. This full version encompassed all three acts of the game, an expanded storyline, all available origin characters, balance tweaks and changes, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its release, the game soared to become 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 its triumphant PC launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 topped the PSN pre-order charts, building excitement for its upcoming PS5 release. With widespread critical acclaim, Baldur’s Gate 3 is poised to be one of 2024’s standout gaming experiences as the fourth quarter nears.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Tops PlayStation Store Pre-Order Charts
2024
March 23, 2024
⚫︎ During this year’s GDC panel, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announced that the studio would be moving away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects following Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that Baldur’s Gate 3 would continue to receive updates and fixes before the team's full transition to their next endeavor.
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 the role of AI in game development, describing it as a helpful tool but highlighting its limitations. Vincke expressed openness to using AI where it could assist but emphasized, “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 praised the game’s innovative handling of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame, noting their potential to 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 will introduce 12 new subclasses across all available classes, along with crossplay functionality and a new photo mode.
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 showcasing 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 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 fully transitioning to new projects, Patch 8 promises to be expansive, featuring 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 of Karlach, took to Twitter to clarify her stance on future involvement with any CRPG titles that might serve as spiritual successors to Disco Elysium, stating she would not participate if they did not involve the original game's creator, succinctly saying, miss me with that casting call
.
Read more: Samantha Béart Declines Future CRPG Roles Without Original Creator Involvement
