Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, marks the return of an iconic video game series dormant for over two decades. Not a direct sequel but deeply tied to its predecessors, the game carries forward the rich Dungeons & Dragons lore. Set against a backdrop of a Mind Flayer invasion, players race against time to avert transformation into Mind Flayers. With intricate gameplay mechanics mirroring D&D 5th Edition Rules, its story offers branching paths, making every playthrough unique. Acclaimed for its visual fidelity, detailed world, and captivating narrative, Baldur’s Gate 3 stands as a masterclass in CRPGs.
- Developer: Larian Studios
- Publishers: Larian Studios
- Release Date: 3 August 2023 (Windows), September 6, 2023 (PS5), December 7, 2023 (Xbox Series X|S)
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Genre: Fantasy RPG
- Engine: Divinity 4.0
- eXputer Review Score: 5/5
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eXputer Originals
The Question For Game Of The Decade Stands Tall With Almost Half A Decade Gone
Over the last 5 years, titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring make a strong case for being the game of the decade.
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Industry
Chinese Players Review-Bomb Baldur’s Gate 3 Because Swen Vincke Announced Astro Bot As GOTY
Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian Studios, spoke at length about the gaming industry, pointing out half-baked cash grabs in the process.
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PlayStation
Baldur’s Gate 3 Devs Add 60 FPS For Splitscreen Mode Following PS5 Pro’s Release
Baldur's Gate 3's recent update takes the RPG to new heights, thanks to the high-flying hardware capacity of the PS5 Pro.
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eXputer Originals
Video Game Villain OSTs That Strike Fear Into Your Heart Like Nothing Else
Certain villains in gaming, such as Resident Evil's Mr. X and Baldur's Gate 3's Raphael, have accompanying, super fitting OSTs.
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Games
Larian CEO Says Baldur’s Gate 4 Was “Playable” At One Point Before It Got Scrapped
Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian Studios, has said that Baldur's Gate 4 was scrapped due to redundancy issues.
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eXputer Originals
PlayStation Just Extended Its Summer Sale; Here’s What You Should Get
The PlayStation Store's extended Summer Sale runs until 18 August, discounting more than 4,000 different items across the storefront.
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eXputer Originals
How Certain Games Can Make You Care About Their Characters And Why That’s Phenomenal
The Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Disco Elysium are some of the most prominent titles putting great emphasis on characters.
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eXputer Originals
What RPGs Have The Best Level Design And Gameplay? Here’s Your Answer
When it boils down to the level design and gameplay, RPGs such as Cyberpunk 2077 and System Shock 2 offer an experience like no other.
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eXputer Originals
Steam’s Summer Sale Now Live; Here’s What To Look Out For
The Steam Summer Sale event is now live, discounting a plethora of titles on PC. Here are curated recommendations for some top titles.
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Games
Baldur’s Gate 3 Was Almost “Impossible To Finish” Because Of Swen’s Quality Standards
Speaking at a conference, Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke spoke about his decision not to sacrifice quality despite many constraints.
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eXputer Originals
Even Though Larian Is Done With Baldur’s Gate 3, I Believe The Game Deserves DLC
Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the greatest RPGs we've seen in recent times, and so, it's absolutely deserving of a DLC.
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Games
Larian CEO Thinks Studio’s Next Game Will Be Their “Best Work Ever”
Larian Studios has already started working on the next game, and the CEO thinks it will surpass the team's magnum opus, Baldur's Gate 3.
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eXputer Originals
Larian and FromSoftware Show The Secret To Making Good Games Is A Healthy Workplace
FromSoftware and Larian Studios have shown that a good workplace environment is what it really takes to make good games.
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Games
Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Running Out Of Awards To Win As It Bags Yet Another GOTY
Baldur's Gate 3 recently took home the Best Game award at the 20th BAFTA Game Awards ceremony, adding yet another trophy to its collection.
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Games
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Hotfix #24 Out Now, Fixes Short Rest Bug & Improves Performance On Mac
Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix removes the Short Rest issue plaguing player experience, and makes other improvements to the RPG.
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Games
Larian Studios CEO Doesn’t See GenAI Replacing Devs; Wants To Use It For NPC Dialogue
Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke recently appeared in an interview and clarified that he does not see GenAI as a replacement for developers.
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Games
Larian Isn’t Done With Baldur’s Gate 3 Yet; A Bunch Of Added Stuff Still Coming
Baldur's Gate 3 will still receive support by Larian, despite previous claims of the studio that it's not going to put out more content.
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Games
Baldur’s Gate 3 Has Sold About 15 Million Copies, Larian CEO Confirms
Baldur's Gate 3, Larian's latest venture, has rolled over 15 million units at the time of writing, double that of Divinity: Original Sin 2.
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Games
Larian Studios Is Moving On From The Baldur’s Gate IP
Baldur's Gate 3 developer, Larian Studios, isn't going to continue developing the IP, as confirmed by CEO Swen Vincke.
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Games
Larian Studios Is Planning A “Very Big RPG” That Will “Dwarf” Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 dev, Larian Studios, is planning a new RPG that will tower over its last title. But it is not the team's next endeavor.
