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2019

June 6, 2019

⚫︎ Larian Studios, renowned for their work on Divinity: Original Sin, unveiled their latest project, Baldur’s Gate 3, at Google’s inaugural Stadia Connect event. This new installment breathes fresh life into BioWare’s iconic Baldur’s Gate series, which debuted in 1998 and was succeeded 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

⚫︎ One year following its announcement, Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia. The launch came after several delays, moving past the initial target of September 30 and an earlier mid-2020 expectation set by Larian Studios.

This early access version featured only the first act of the game, a customizable player character, and five playable origin characters, including Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, Shadowheart, and Wyll.

Read more: Baldur’s Gate 3 Releases to Early Access for PC Players

2023

August 3, 2023

⚫︎ Baldur’s Gate 3 was released for PC on Steam and GOG, meeting widespread anticipation. The full version encompassed all three acts, an expanded storyline, all available origin characters, balance tweaks, and enhanced cinematic performance. Shortly after its release, it soared to become one of Steam’s most-played and top-selling games ever.

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

August 16, 2023

⚫︎ Following a triumphant PC launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 dominated the PSN pre-order charts, building excitement for its forthcoming PS5 release. Amidst critical acclaim, the game is poised to be one of the standout titles of 2024 as the year's fourth quarter looms.

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

2024

March 23, 2024

⚫︎ At the GDC panel this year, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announced the studio's departure from the Dungeons & Dragons IP to focus on new ventures after Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke reassured fans that Baldur’s Gate 3 would continue to receive updates and fixes before the full transition to their next project.

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

March 28, 2024

⚫︎ In an IGN interview, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, acknowledging its utility while highlighting its limitations. Vincke expressed openness to using AI as a tool but emphasized, “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 recently explained how Baldur’s Gate 3 has influenced the design of 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.

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

⚫︎ Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses across all classes, crossplay functionality, and a brand-new photo mode.

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

2025

January 15, 2025

⚫︎ 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

January 28, 2025

⚫︎ Larian Studios confirmed that split-screen co-op will finally be available on Baldur’s Gate 3 for Xbox Series S with its eighth major update.

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

February 7, 2025

⚫︎ After months of anticipation, Larian Studios began stress testing BG3's upcoming Patch 8. As the studio's final significant update before moving on to new projects, Patch 8 promises to be substantial, featuring 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 preemptively decline involvement in any future CRPG titles meant to be spiritual successors to Disco Elysium unless they involve the original game's creator, stating miss me with that casting call.

Read more: Samantha Béart Declines Future CRPG Roles Without Original Creators