Baldur's Gate 3: A Timeline of Updates and Milestones
This timeline chronicles the key events in the development and post-launch journey of Baldur's Gate 3.
2019:
- June 6: Larian Studios announces Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect. The game's development is officially underway.
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 widespread critical acclaim and immense player engagement, setting new records on Steam.
Read more: We Need To Talk About Baldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Playercount Numbers
- August 16: Baldur's Gate 3 tops PlayStation Store pre-order charts ahead of its 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: 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: Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coast's lead rule designer, reveals how Baldur's Gate 3 has influenced the design of the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. The announcement of Patch 8, including 12 new subclasses and crossplay, is also made.
Read more: Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Led to Real D&D Rule Changes Read more: All new subclasses coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 in Patch 8
2025:
- January 15: Larian Studios celebrates 100 million mod downloads for Baldur's Gate 3.
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 is confirmed for Xbox Series S in Patch 8.
Read more: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally adding split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S
- February 7: Larian Studios stress tests the massive Patch 8 before its release.
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 future CRPG involvement
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