Baldur's Gate 3: A Chronicle of Development and Success
This timeline details key milestones in the development and post-launch journey of Baldur's Gate 3, from its initial announcement to recent updates and future plans.
2019:
- June 6: Larian Studios unveils Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect, marking the return of the iconic RPG series.
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 immense critical 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, generating significant hype for its upcoming 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: Director 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: Wizards of the Coast reveals Baldur's Gate 3's influence on the design of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons edition, citing specific spell implementations as key examples.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Led to Real D&D Rule Changes
- July 5: Patch 8 is 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
2025:
- January 15: Larian Studios celebrates 100 million mod downloads, showcasing the community's creativity.
Read more: Larian gives Baldur's Gate 3's Withers a pair of "big naturals" to celebrate 100m mod downloads
- January 28: Split-screen co-op for Xbox Series S is confirmed for Patch 8.
Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S
- February 7: Stress testing for the extensive Patch 8 begins, promising significant bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
Read more: BG3 Patch 8 Is So Big, It Needs To Be Stress Tested
- February 12: Samantha Béart, the voice of Karlach, clarifies her future involvement in CRPG projects.
Read more: Samantha Béart clarifies her future involvement in CRPG projects
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