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 post-launch journey of Baldur's Gate 3.

2019:

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

Read more: Baldur’s Gate III Officially in Development at Larian Studios

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 Releases to Early Access for PC Players

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: We Need To Talk About Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Playercount Numbers

• August 16: Baldur's Gate 3 tops PSN pre-order charts ahead of its PS5 release.

Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Tops PlayStation Store Pre-Order Charts

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

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

Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Director Says AI Helps, but Won't Replace Creative Side

• July 5: Jeremy Crawford discusses Baldur's Gate 3's influence on the design of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons edition. The game's innovative spell implementations are cited as key examples.

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

• July 5: Announcement of Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, introducing 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a new photo mode.

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

2025:

• January 15: Larian Studios celebrates 100 million mod downloads, highlighting a popular mod.

Read more: Larian gives Baldur's Gate 3's Withers a pair of "big naturals" to celebrate 100m mod downloads

• January 28: Confirmation of split-screen co-op coming to 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: Larian Studios stress tests the massive Patch 8 before release.

Read more: BG3 Patch 8 Is So Big, It Needs To Be Stress Tested

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

Read more: Samantha Béart clarifies future involvement in CRPG projects

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