Baldur's Gate 3 News

Baldur’s Gate 3: A Timeline of Updates and Announcements

This timeline chronicles 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, 2019: Larian Studios revealed Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect, marking the continuation of the beloved BioWare series. Read more

2020

• October 6, 2020: Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia, featuring the first act, a customizable protagonist, and five origin characters. Read more

2023

• August 3, 2023: The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC (Steam and GOG) was met with immense popularity, quickly becoming a top seller and one of Steam's most played games. Read more
• August 16, 2023: Pre-orders for the PS5 version soared, indicating strong anticipation for the console release. Read more

2024

• March 23, 2024: Larian Studios' CEO, Swen Vincke, announced at GDC that the studio would be moving on from the Dungeons & Dragons IP after Baldur's Gate 3, though the game would continue to receive updates. Read more
• March 28, 2024: Director Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, highlighting its usefulness as a tool while emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. Read more
• July 5, 2024: Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coast's lead rule designer, revealed how Baldur's Gate 3 influenced the design of the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Read more
• July 5, 2024: Details emerged about Patch 8, including 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a new photo mode. Read more

2025

• January 15, 2025: Larian Studios celebrated 100 million mod downloads, showcasing the "Withers Big Naturals" mod. Read more
• January 28, 2025: Confirmation arrived that split-screen co-op is coming to the Xbox Series S with Patch 8. Read more
• February 7, 2025: Larian Studios began stress testing the massive Patch 8, which includes 12 new subclasses, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. Read more
• February 12, 2025: Samantha Béart, the voice of Karlach, clarified her future involvement in CRPG projects. Read more

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