Baldur’s Gate 3 News

2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, the acclaimed developers behind Divinity: Original Sin, unveiled their highly anticipated project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This exciting new entry continues the legacy of BioWare’s classic 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 thrilling announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 has officially entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. The release came after several delays, including a previously targeted date of September 30 and an earlier projection from Larian Studios for mid-2020.

This early-access build of the game includes only the first act, offering 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 has been released for the PC through Steam and GOG, meeting the high anticipation of fans worldwide. This full version encompasses all three acts of the game, an enriched storyline, all available origin characters, balance tweaks, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its launch, it soared to become one of Steam’s most-played and top-selling games 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 has dominated the PSN pre-order charts, signaling immense excitement for its upcoming PS5 release. With overwhelming critical acclaim, Baldur’s Gate 3 is poised to be one of the standout titles of 2024 as the year progresses.

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 will be moving away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects post-Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that Baldur’s Gate 3 will continue to receive updates and fixes as the team transitions to their next venture.

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

March 28, 2024

⚫︎ In a recent interview with IGN, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke shared his thoughts on AI in game development, describing it as a valuable tool but one with limitations. Vincke expressed openness to using AI where it can assist, yet 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 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, suggesting these 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 eagerly awaited Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses across all available classes, along with 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 celebrated the milestone of 100 million mod downloads for Baldur’s Gate 3 by spotlighting 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 long-awaited addition of split-screen co-op 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

⚫︎ Amidst months of anticipation, Larian Studios is conducting stress tests for BG3's upcoming Patch 8, set to be a monumental update. As the studio's final major effort on the game before shifting focus to new projects, Patch 8 promises 12 new subclasses, numerous bug fixes, and significant 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 behind Karlach, took to Twitter to clarify her stance, stating she will not be involved with any CRPG titles claiming to be spiritual successors to Disco Elysium unless they involve the original game's creator, succinctly putting it as miss me with that casting call.

Read more: Samantha Béart Denies Involvement in Disco Elysium Spiritual Successors Without Original Creator