⚫︎ 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 new installment continues the legacy of BioWare’s classic Baldur’s Gate series, which began with the original game 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
⚫︎ One year after its announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 was officially released in early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. This release came after several delays, including a previously targeted date of September 30 and an earlier mid-2020 projection from Larian Studios.
The early-access version included only the first act of the game, a customizable player character, 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
⚫︎ Baldur’s Gate 3 was released for PC through Steam and GOG, meeting high anticipation. The full version of the game included all three acts, an expanded storyline, all available origin characters, balance tweaks, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its release, it became 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
⚫︎ Following its successful PC launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 topped the PSN pre-order charts, building anticipation for its upcoming PS5 release. With widespread critical acclaim, Baldur’s Gate 3 is poised to be one of the standout titles of 2024 as the fourth quarter approaches.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Tops PlayStation Store Pre-Order Charts
⚫︎ At 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 after Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that the game would continue to receive updates and fixes before the team fully transitions to their next venture.
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⚫︎ 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 emphasizing its limitations. Vincke expressed openness to using AI where it can assist 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
⚫︎ Wizards of the Coast lead rule designer Jeremy Crawford highlighted 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 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
⚫︎ 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
⚫︎ Larian Studios confirmed that split-screen co-op will finally be available on Xbox Series S with the eighth major update for Baldur’s Gate 3.
Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S
⚫︎ After months of anticipation, Larian Studios is stress testing the upcoming Patch 8 for BG3 ahead of its release. As the studio's final major update before moving on to new projects, Patch 8 promises to be extensive, featuring 12 new subclasses, numerous bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements.
Read more: BG3 Patch 8 Is So Big, It Needs To Be Stress Tested
⚫︎ Samantha Béart, the voice of Karlach, took to Twitter to preemptively decline any future involvement with CRPG titles that might serve as spiritual successors to Disco Elysium if they do not involve the original game's creator, stating miss me with that casting call
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Read more: Samantha Béart Declines Future CRPG Roles Without Original Creators
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