Baldur's Gate 3: A Timeline of Events
This timeline chronicles key moments in the development and release of Baldur's Gate 3, from its initial announcement to its ongoing updates and community impact.
2019:
- June 6, 2019: Larian Studios unveils Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect, marking the continuation of the beloved BioWare franchise. Read more
2020:
- October 6, 2020: Baldur's Gate 3 enters 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) is met with widespread acclaim, quickly becoming one of Steam's top-selling and most-played games. Read more
- August 16, 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 tops PSN pre-order charts, generating significant excitement for its upcoming PS5 release. Read more
2024:
- March 23, 2024: 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
- March 28, 2024: Swen Vincke discusses the role of AI in game development, highlighting its assistance but emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. Read more
- July 5, 2024: Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coast's lead rule designer, reveals how Baldur's Gate 3's innovative spell mechanics have influenced the upcoming edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Read more
- July 5, 2024: Details emerge about Patch 8, including 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a new photo mode. Read more
2025:
- January 15, 2025: Larian Studios celebrates 100 million mod downloads, showcasing the "Withers Big Naturals" mod. Read more
- January 28, 2025: Split-screen co-op is confirmed for Xbox Series S in Patch 8. Read more
- February 7, 2025: Larian Studios stress tests the massive Patch 8, which includes 12 new subclasses, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. Read more
- February 12, 2025: Samantha Béart, Karlach's voice actress, clarifies her future involvement in CRPG projects. Read more
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