Baldur’s Gate 3 News
2019
June 6, 2019
- Larian Studios announced Baldur’s Gate 3 at Google’s Stadia Connect event, continuing the classic BioWare series that began in 1998.
Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate III’ Officially in Development at Larian Studios
2020
October 6, 2020
- Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia, featuring the first act, a customizable character, and five playable origin characters.
Read more: Baldur’s Gate 3 Releases to Early Access for PC Players
2023
August 3, 2023
- The full release of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC (Steam and GOG) included all three acts, an expanded story, all origin characters, balance improvements, and enhanced visuals. It quickly became one of Steam's most popular and best-selling games.
Read more: We Need To Talk About Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Playercount Numbers
August 16, 2023
- Baldur’s Gate 3 topped PSN pre-order charts ahead of its PS5 release, generating significant anticipation.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Tops PlayStation Store Pre-Order Charts
2024
March 23, 2024
- Larian Studios announced they would be moving on from the Dungeons & Dragons IP after Baldur’s Gate 3, focusing on new projects while continuing to support BG3 with updates.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 4 Won't Be Coming From BG3 Devs Larian Studios
March 28, 2024
- Swen Vincke, Baldur’s Gate 3 director, discussed the role of AI in game development, highlighting its usefulness as a tool but emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of human creativity.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Director Says AI Helps, but Won't Replace Creative Side
July 5, 2024
- Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coast's lead rules designer, discussed how Baldur’s Gate 3 influenced the design of the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons, citing specific spell examples.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Led to Real D&D Rule Changes
- Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 was announced, promising 12 new subclasses, crossplay, 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 mod downloads for Baldur’s Gate 3, highlighting the "Withers Big Naturals" mod.
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 split-screen co-op for Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series S in Patch 8.
Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S
February 7, 2025
- Larian Studios began stress testing the massive Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3, including 12 new subclasses, bug fixes, and 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 of Karlach, stated on Twitter she would not be involved in future CRPGs that are spiritual successors to Disco Elysium unless the original creator is involved.
Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S
