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, 2019: Larian Studios, renowned for Divinity: Original Sin, announced Baldur's Gate 3 at Google Stadia Connect, marking a new chapter in the iconic Baldur's Gate saga. Read more
2020
- October 6, 2020: Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia, offering players a glimpse into the game's first act and introducing five playable origin characters. Read more
2023
- August 3, 2023: The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC (Steam and GOG) was met with widespread acclaim, quickly becoming one of Steam's most played and top-selling games. Read more
- August 16, 2023: Pre-orders for the PS5 version soared, indicating strong anticipation for the console release. Read more
2024
- March 23, 2024: Larian Studios' CEO, Swen Vincke, announced at GDC that the studio would be moving on from the Dungeons & Dragons IP after Baldur's Gate 3, assuring continued support for the game. Read more
- March 28, 2024: Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, highlighting its limitations and emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. Read more
- July 5, 2024: Jeremy Crawford, Wizards of the Coast's lead rule designer, revealed how Baldur's Gate 3 influenced the design of the upcoming 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Read more
- July 5, 2024: Details emerged about Patch 8, including 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a new photo mode. Read more
2025
- January 15, 2025: Larian Studios celebrated 100 million mod downloads, showcasing the community's creativity. Read more
- January 28, 2025: Confirmation arrived that split-screen co-op would finally be added to the Xbox Series S version with Patch 8. Read more
- February 7, 2025: Larian Studios began stress testing the massive Patch 8, which includes 12 new subclasses, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. Read more
- February 12, 2025: Samantha Béart, the voice of Karlach, clarified her future involvement in similar projects. Read more
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