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2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, the acclaimed team behind Divinity: Original Sin, unveiled their much-anticipated project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s first Stadia Connect event. This new installment continues the legacy of BioWare’s iconic 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

⚫︎ Marking a significant milestone one year after its announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 has officially launched in early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. The release came after multiple delays, including a previously set target date of September 30, and an earlier mid-2020 projection from developer Larian Studios.

This early-access version introduced players to the game’s first act, featuring 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

2023

August 3, 2023

⚫︎ The wait is over as Baldur’s Gate 3 is released for PC on Steam and GOG, meeting high expectations and receiving widespread acclaim. The full version boasts all three acts, an enriched storyline, all available origin characters, balance adjustments, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its launch, 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

⚫︎ Capitalizing on its triumphant PC launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 swiftly climbed to the top of the PSN pre-order charts, signaling immense anticipation for its upcoming PS5 release. With a flood of critical acclaim, the game is poised to be a standout title in 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 would step away from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new projects following the completion of Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that the game would continue to receive updates and fixes before the team fully shifts its focus.

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

March 28, 2024

⚫︎ In an insightful interview with IGN, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, acknowledging its utility as a tool but highlighting its limitations. Vincke expressed openness to using AI where it can aid development 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

July 5, 2024

⚫︎ Wizards of the Coast lead rule designer Jeremy Crawford shared how Baldur’s Gate 3 has influenced the design approach for the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He specifically pointed to the game’s innovative handling of spells like Cloud of Daggers and Produce Flame as examples that could shape future rules for the tabletop RPG.

⚫︎ Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8 is set to introduce 12 new subclasses across all available classes, along with crossplay functionality and a brand-new photo mode, enhancing the gaming experience even further.

Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Led to Real D&D Rule Changes

Read more: All new subclasses coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 in Patch 8

2025

January 15, 2025

⚫︎ Celebrating a monumental achievement, Larian Studios commemorated the 100 million mod downloads milestone for Baldur’s Gate 3 by showcasing the “Withers Big Naturals” mod in its curated list of notable 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

⚫︎ In a much-anticipated update, 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, fulfilling a long-standing request from the community.

Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S

February 7, 2025

⚫︎ As anticipation builds, Larian Studios is conducting stress tests for Baldur’s Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8 ahead of its release. This patch, marking the studio's final major update before moving on to new projects, promises to be expansive with 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 behind Karlach, took to Twitter to clarify her stance on future involvement with any CRPG titles that might be seen as spiritual successors to Disco Elysium, stating she would not participate if the original game's creator is not involved, succinctly saying, miss me with that casting call.

Read more: Samantha Béart Clarifies Stance on Future CRPG Involvement