Baldur's Gate 3 Makes Waves in Gaming Community

Baldur's Gate 3: A Timeline of Milestones

This timeline chronicles the key events in the development and release of Baldur's Gate 3, from its initial announcement to its ongoing updates and community engagement.

2019

• June 6: Larian Studios unveils Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect, marking the return of the beloved BioWare franchise. Read more

2020

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

2023

• August 3: The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC (Steam and GOG) is met with widespread acclaim and record-breaking player numbers. Read more
• August 16: Baldur's Gate 3 tops PSN pre-order charts, generating significant excitement for its upcoming PS5 launch. Read more

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
• March 28: Director Swen Vincke discusses the role of AI in game development, highlighting its limitations and the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. Read more
• July 5: Wizards of the Coast reveals Baldur's Gate 3's influence on the upcoming edition of Dungeons & Dragons, citing specific spell implementations as examples of innovative design. Read more
• July 5: Patch 8 is announced, promising 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a new photo mode. Read more

2025

• January 15: Larian Studios celebrates 100 million mod downloads, showcasing the community's creativity. Read more
• January 28: Split-screen co-op is confirmed for Xbox Series S in Patch 8. Read more
• February 7: Extensive stress testing for Patch 8 is underway, hinting at a substantial update before Larian moves on to new projects. Read more
• February 12: Samantha Béart, voice of Karlach, clarifies her future involvement in CRPG projects. Read more

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