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Published on
December 10, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart voice actor, Jennifer English, is open to returning for a sequel, Baldur's Gate 4, but only if it maintains the quality, inclusivity, and well-written characters of its predecessor.
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December 2, 2024
Despite no Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, a massive update is coming in 2025 with 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and more. Larian Studios is also developing two ambitious new RPGs, and Hasbro is already discussing a Baldur's Gate 4 sequel.
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November 25, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's massive success propelled Larian Studios to a $260 million profit in 2023, selling over 15 million copies. The game continues its strong performance in 2024, with daily users up 20%, and Larian is already developing two new ambitious RPGs.
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November 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has been played for over 17 million hours on the Steam Deck alone, prompting a developer to joke about creating a special edition battery for the game.
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November 10, 2024
Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming RPG set in the world of Eora, will feature a glossary to help players navigate its complex lore and mechanics, making it more accessible for both new and veteran players, following the success of Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3.
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November 9, 2024
Avowed, the upcoming RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, will not feature a romance system, focusing instead on deeply developed companions and their unique stories, emphasizing a strong friendship and ally path for players.
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November 6, 2024
Divinity: Original Sin 2's Definitive Edition is finally getting a native release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, offering players a 60fps experience with improved performance and faster load times.
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November 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has seen over 50 million mod downloads since its release, including 10,000 that change Withers' name to Bone Daddy. Larian Studios has released a video explaining how to manage mods, troubleshoot issues, and understand the differences between PC and console modding.
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November 1, 2024
Larian Studios' Swen Vincke, director of Baldur's Gate 3, has expressed curiosity about Dragon Age: The Veilguard after numerous comparisons between the two games, hinting at a potential download of the new BioWare RPG.
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October 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has seen 50 million mod downloads since Patch 7, including 10,000 mods dedicated to renaming the character Withers to 'Bone Daddy' highlighting the game's vibrant modding community.
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Published on
October 17, 2024
Funko's Baldur's Gate 3 collectible figurine collection has sparked controversy among fans, with the absence of Lae’zel and Wyll figurines igniting protests and calls for a boycott, despite the inclusion of popular characters like Astarion, Karlach, and Shadowheart.
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October 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 developers continue to battle trade exploits with a recent hotfix addressing another vulnerability, but players are still finding creative ways to exploit the game's economy, leading to a humorous ongoing battle between players and developers.
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October 16, 2024
The voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3 is aware of the $22,000 Astarion sex doll, and he's not the only one - Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke and other voice actors have also acknowledged the existence of this unusual fan creation, leading to some hilarious reactions at a recent event.
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October 10, 2024
A Baldur's Gate 3 fan has commissioned a life-sized sex doll of Astarion, sparking amusement and bewilderment from the game's developers and the community, reflecting the game's playful and sometimes risqué fandom.
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September 28, 2024
A Baldur's Gate 3 developer suggests the Dark Urge, the game's compelling origin character, should be played as a Bard, challenging the typical portrayal of a Dragonborn Sorcerer and sparking debate within the gaming community.
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Published on
September 22, 2024
Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, is struggling to develop two new RPGs concurrently, with the ambition of these projects proving a challenge for the studio. Although they've started prototyping ideas for Baldur's Gate 4, these ideas didn't excite them and they're not planning on making a sequel.
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September 17, 2024
In a powerful unscripted scene in Baldur's Gate 3, Astarion's emotional breakdown after killing his abuser, Cazador Szarr, was captured in a single take by actor Neil Newbon, showcasing the raw emotion and authenticity that made it a memorable moment for many players.
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September 13, 2024
A new exploit in Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to steal a merchant's entire inventory by selling them a container, filling it with their goods, and then knocking them unconscious, leaving them unable to recover their lost items.
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September 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 voice actor Neil Newbon experiences the game's wild sex scene with The Emperor, a Mind Flayer, and expresses amusement at the unexpected encounter, sparking conversation about the game's diverse romance options and the community's exploration of the game's depths.
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September 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's latest patch added official mod support, leading to over 1.4 million mod downloads in a single day, with players adding new races, classes, and cosmetic changes to the game.
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Published on
September 6, 2024
Larian Studios has announced that Baldur's Gate 3 will receive more updates after Patch 7, including highly requested features like crossplay and photo mode, but the game's development will eventually conclude as the team moves on to new projects.
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September 6, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 introduces full mod support, new evil endings, and harder Honour Mode fights, while a player discovered a hidden ending where the protagonist chooses apathy over completing their quest for power.
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September 3, 2024
Larian Studios, creators of the acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, are not working on another Baldur's Gate game or DLC, but they are determined to raise the bar even higher with their next project, while continuing to support Baldur's Gate 3 with upcoming patch 7 featuring official mod tools.
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September 3, 2024
A dedicated Witcher 3 content creator is ending his series on the game's hidden details after almost 10 years, but plans to play Baldur's Gate 3 and potentially create similar content for the award-winning RPG.
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September 2, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke reveals how players' initial negative reactions to Baldur's Gate 3 being a 'Divinity: Original Sin 2 rip-off' surprised the team, despite the game's long early access period and clear distinction in features and scope.
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September 2, 2024
Larian Studios delves deep into the Dungeons & Dragons community, finding inspiration and tweaking rules for Baldur's Gate 3, demonstrating the impact of community feedback on game design.
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September 1, 2024
Larian Studios discusses the infamous 'bear nookie' scene from Baldur's Gate 3 and how it became a defining moment for the game, showcasing its comedic, raunchy, and mature nature, while also emphasizing the diversity of romance options within the game.
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Published on
August 30, 2024
A Larian Studios developer argues that games should be priced based on their quality and development cost, criticizing the trend of uniform pricing structures and expensive Ultimate Editions, while highlighting their decision to price Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 below their value, showing faith in their games' quality and potential.
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August 28, 2024
A YouTuber uncovered 15 minutes of cut content from Baldur's Gate 3, including dialogue, romance scenes, and even a deleted interaction with Minthara, showing that the game was originally even bigger and more expansive than it already is.
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August 17, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke considers Divinity: Original Sin the highlight of his career despite the success of Baldur's Gate 3, which swept major game award ceremonies.
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August 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's companion and romance lead regrets not including a romance option for the popular antagonist Gortash due to his unexpected youthful appearance, despite fan demand.
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August 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 statistics reveal Shadowheart is the most often kissed companion, with her voice actor, Jennifer English, reacting hilariously to the news.
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August 6, 2024
Larian Studios' next project will be 'something big' according to studio director Swen Vincke, but it will take time to develop.
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August 4, 2024
Larian Studios' success with Baldur's Gate 3 has allowed them to expand their team and focus on story and character development, which was lacking in the early Divinity: Original Sin games.
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August 4, 2024
Developers at Larian Studios are facing challenges in creating a new RPG that feels distinct from Baldur's Gate 3, as they grapple with the risk of repetition and the need for innovation.
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August 3, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 actor Andrew Wincott expresses interest in reprising his role as Raphael, despite Larian Studios' decision to halt work on the game and future content.
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August 2, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke believes that the company's approach to game design would not be a hit with shareholders and publishers, citing the importance of player engagement and unique storytelling methods.
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August 2, 2024
Larian Studios has no plans for Baldur's Gate 3 DLC or sequels, and instead wants to focus on new and exciting projects that inspire creativity.
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August 2, 2024
Larian Studios canceled the DLC for Baldur's Gate 3 due to feeling creatively unmotivated, prompting the studio to focus on two new original RPG projects.
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July 23, 2024
Warframe is adding a romance system in its upcoming update, inspired by the success of Baldur's Gate 3's romance system, which includes an instant messenger-based communication feature.
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July 14, 2024
The overwhelming critical success of Baldur's Gate 3 brought an abundance of awards, resulting in developers' travel to collect them, and the director expressing a desire to focus on future projects while acknowledging the challenges of closure from such a successful launch.
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July 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead writer Adam Smith has announced that he has moved on from the game and that its legacy will be left to the community to shape as they see fit.
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July 8, 2024
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke reveals that the developer's 'lead summit' is about to begin today to discuss their next game, spirits are high and morale is good.
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June 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 romance options were initially not spicy enough, leading to a hilarious fix before the game's release that resulted in a steamy experience for players.
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May 26, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's narrative director wants any potential sequel to be driven by passion and not financial gain, believing that a developer should make it because they have a story to tell.
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May 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke regretted his early claim that the game could be the 'RPG of the decade' due to inexperienced cinematic development and other challenges.
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May 20, 2024
Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3, has opened a new studio in Poland and is working on two new ambitious RPGs, marking the developer's expansion and potential move beyond the Baldur's Gate franchise.
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April 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's CEO, Swen Vincke, explains the decision to release the game on PC ahead of Starfield, citing respect for Bethesda and a desire to differentiate the game through its focus on narrative and player immersion. While both RPGs were commercial successes, Baldur's Gate 3 has received more critical acclaim.
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April 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has been a critical and commercial success, winning all five major Game of the Year awards. The developers feel a sense of closure after the game's recent BAFTA win. Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, has announced that it will not be making a Baldur's Gate 4. However, the team is working on two new games and has plenty of concepts for future projects.
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Published on
April 18, 2024
CEO Swen Vincke of Larian Studios teases that their upcoming project could surpass the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, while confirming no plans for Baldur's Gate 4 or DLC.
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