Baldur's Gate 3 News

Baldur's Gate 3: A Timeline of Updates and Milestones

This timeline chronicles the key events in the development and release of Baldur's Gate 3, from its initial announcement to recent updates and future plans.

2019:

• June 6: Larian Studios announces Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect. The game marks a new chapter in the iconic Baldur's Gate series.

Read more: Baldur’s Gate III Officially Announced

2020:

• October 6: Baldur's Gate 3 enters early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia, featuring the first act and a selection of origin characters.

Read more: Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access Launch

2023:

• August 3: The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC (Steam and GOG) is met with widespread acclaim and record-breaking player numbers.

Read more: Baldur’s Gate 3 PC Launch Success

• August 16: Baldur's Gate 3 tops PlayStation Store pre-order charts, generating significant excitement for its upcoming PS5 release.

Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Tops PS5 Pre-Orders

2024:

• March 23: Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announces the studio's departure from the Dungeons & Dragons IP after Baldur's Gate 3, assuring continued support for the game.

Read more: Larian Studios Moving On From D&D IP

• March 28: Swen Vincke discusses the role of AI in game development, highlighting its limitations and the irreplaceable value of human creativity.

Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Director on AI in Game Dev

• July 5: Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coast's lead rule designer, reveals how Baldur's Gate 3's spell design has influenced the upcoming edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Also, Patch 8 is announced, introducing 12 new subclasses and crossplay.

Read more: D&D Rule Changes Inspired by BG3 Read more: Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Details

2025:

• January 15: Larian Studios celebrates 100 million mod downloads for Baldur's Gate 3.

Read more: 100 Million Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Downloads

• January 28: Split-screen co-op is confirmed for Xbox Series S in Patch 8.

Read more: Split-Screen Co-op Coming to Xbox Series S

• February 7: Larian Studios stress tests the massive Patch 8 before its release.

Read more: BG3 Patch 8 Stress Testing

• February 12: Samantha Béart, the voice of Karlach, clarifies her future involvement in CRPG projects.

Read more: Samantha Béart on Future CRPG Roles

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