Baldur's Gate 3: A Timeline of Updates and Milestones
This timeline chronicles the significant events surrounding the development and release of Baldur's Gate 3, from its initial announcement to recent updates and future plans.
2019:
- June 6: Larian Studios unveiled Baldur's Gate 3 at Google's Stadia Connect event, marking the continuation of the beloved BioWare series. [Read more](Link to original article)
2020:
- October 6: Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access on Steam, GOG, and Google Stadia, featuring the first act and a selection of origin characters. [Read more](Link to original article)
2023:
- August 3: The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC (Steam and GOG) was met with widespread acclaim and record-breaking player numbers. [Read more](Link to original article)
- August 16: Pre-orders for the PS5 version topped the PlayStation Store charts, generating significant excitement for the console launch. [Read more](Link to original article)
2024:
- March 23: 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](Link to original article)
- March 28: Director Swen Vincke discussed the role of AI in game development, highlighting its potential while emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. [Read more](Link to original article)
- July 5: Wizards of the Coast revealed how Baldur's Gate 3's spell implementations influenced the design of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons edition. [Read more](Link to original article)
- July 5: Announced that Patch 8 will include 12 new subclasses across all classes, cross-play functionality, and a new photo mode. [Read more](Link to original article)
2025:
- January 15: Larian Studios celebrated 100 million mod downloads, showcasing the "Withers Big Naturals" mod. [Read more](Link to original article)
- January 28: Confirmation that split-screen co-op is coming to the Xbox Series S with Patch 8. [Read more](Link to original article)
- February 7: Larian Studios began stress testing the massive Patch 8, which includes 12 new subclasses, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. [Read more](Link to original article)
- February 12: Samantha Béart, the voice of Karlach, publicly declined future roles in spiritual successors to Disco Elysium unless the original creator is involved. [Read more](Link to original article)
This timeline provides a comprehensive overview of the journey of Baldur's Gate 3, highlighting its critical and commercial success, and the ongoing commitment to post-launch support.
