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, from its initial announcement to recent updates and future plans.

2019:

• June 6: Larian Studios unveils Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the beloved series. 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 highly anticipated full release of Baldur's Gate 3 arrives on PC via Steam and GOG, instantly becoming a critical and commercial success. Read more
• August 16: Baldur's Gate 3 tops PSN pre-order charts, generating immense 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 usefulness while emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. Read more
• July 5: Wizards of the Coast reveals Baldur's Gate 3's influence on the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons, citing specific spell implementations as examples. Read more
• July 5: Announced that Patch 8 will include 12 new subclasses across all classes, crossplay, and a new photo mode. Read more

2025:

• January 15: Larian Studios celebrates 100 million mod downloads, showcasing the community's creativity and impact on the game. Read more
• January 28: Split-screen co-op is confirmed for Xbox Series S with Patch 8. Read more
• February 7: Larian Studios stress tests the massive Patch 8, promising significant bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and the aforementioned 12 new subclasses. Read more
• February 12: Samantha Béart, voice of Karlach, clarifies her future involvement in CRPG projects. Read more

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