Baldur's Gate III 2023

About

On Steam, 97% of 760,048 player reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive). 36,493 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 61,671 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. It won 28 awards, including Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year and D.I.C.E. Award for Game of the Year.

An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.

Story

The land of Faerûn is in turmoil. Refugees cross the wilds, fleeing the helltorn stronghold of Elturel. A vicious cult marches across the Sword Coast, uniting every race of monsters and men under the banner of a cryptic god they call the Absolute. Chaos strikes at Faerûn's foundations, and none may escape its talons. Not even you. The grotesque nautiloid ship appears out of nowhere, blotting out the sun. Its writhing tentacles snatch you from where you stand. The mind flayers have come, imprisoning you on their ship, infecting you with their horrid parasite. You will become one of them. By fate or fortune, you survive when the nautiloid crashes in the Sword Coast outlands. You set out for civilisation, desperate for a cure for the parasite festering in your brain, only to take centre stage in a conspiracy that runs as deep as the Nine Hells. New enemies await. As for old foes... the shadows stir. And all roads lead to the legendary city of Baldur's Gate.

What is happening now

Baldur's Gate 3 remains a cultural touchstone in RPG development since its 2023 release. The game continues to generate significant industry conversation, from casting discussions around related projects to the active modding community expanding its companion roster. Recent coverage has centered on Larian's strategic focus moving forward. The studio is committing resources to its next project, Divinity, in the immediate aftermath of Baldur's Gate 3's success - a decision industry veterans view as ambitious but deliberate. Meanwhile, the game's cultural reach extends into adjacent projects; the upcoming cozy management game Long Rest Tavern draws on the Baldur's Gate 3 universe and cast. Behind the scenes, the mod community continues to reshape the experience, with creators adding new recruitable characters and expanding existing companion options for players seeking fresh playthroughs.