Baldur’s Gate 3: A Timeline of Key Events
This timeline chronicles significant milestones in the development and release of Baldur's Gate 3, from its initial announcement to recent updates and future plans.
2019:
- June 6: Larian Studios, renowned for Divinity: Original Sin, announced Baldur’s Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect, marking the continuation of the iconic BioWare series. Read more
2020:
- October 6: 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: The full release of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC (Steam and GOG) was met with widespread acclaim, achieving remarkable sales and player numbers. Read more
- August 16: Pre-orders for the PS5 version surged, solidifying Baldur’s Gate 3's position as a leading contender for Game of the Year. Read more
2024:
- March 23: Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke announced at GDC that the studio would transition to new projects after Baldur’s Gate 3, assuring continued support for the game. Read more
- March 28: Director Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, highlighting its assistance while emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. Read more
- July 5: Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coast's lead rule designer, revealed how Baldur’s Gate 3 influenced the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons, citing specific spell implementations as examples. Read more
- July 5: Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 was announced, promising 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a new photo mode. Read more
2025:
- January 15: Larian Studios celebrated 100 million mod downloads, showcasing the "Withers Big Naturals" mod. Read more
- January 28: Split-screen co-op for Xbox Series S was confirmed for Patch 8. Read more
- February 7: Stress testing for the extensive Patch 8 commenced, promising significant bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and the aforementioned new subclasses. Read more
- February 12: Samantha Béart, Karlach's voice actress, clarified her future involvement in similar projects. Read more
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