Baldur's Gate 3 News

Baldur's Gate 3: A Timeline of Key Events

This timeline chronicles significant milestones in the development and release of Baldur's Gate 3.

2019

• June 6, 2019: Larian Studios announced Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect, marking a new chapter in the beloved BioWare franchise. Read more

2020

• October 6, 2020: Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia, offering players a taste of the game's first act and select origin characters. Read more

2023

• August 3, 2023: The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC (Steam and GOG) was met with widespread acclaim and record-breaking player numbers. Read more
• August 16, 2023: Pre-orders for the PS5 version soared, indicating high anticipation for the console release. Read more

2024

• March 23, 2024: Larian Studios' CEO, Swen Vincke, announced their departure from the Dungeons & Dragons IP after Baldur's Gate 3, assuring continued support for the game. Read more
• March 28, 2024: Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, highlighting its limitations and the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. Read more
• July 5, 2024: Jeremy Crawford (Wizards of the Coast) revealed how Baldur's Gate 3 influenced the design of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons edition. 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, featuring a particular mod in their announcement. 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, their final update before moving on to new projects. Read more
• February 12, 2025: Samantha Béart (voice of Karlach) addressed speculation about future CRPG projects. Read more

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