Baldur's Gate 3

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Baldur's Gate 3 is the latest entry in the classic RPG series which first started out on PCs in the late 90s.

It originally launched in early access in 2020, before the full version debuted on PCs in August 2023. A PS5 version is out in September 2023, with an Xbox Series X/S version also in the works.

The full release of Baldur's Gate 3 comes over two decades after the last new mainline game in the series launched.

Platforms

PC
PS5
Xbox Series X/S

Initial release 3 August 2023

Developers

Larian Studios

Genres

Action Adventure
RPG
Strategy
Strategy: Turn-Based Strategy

Publishers

Larian Studios

Franchise Dungeons & Dragons

Spotlight

LAE-HELL YEAH Wahey, Baldur's Gate 3's next big update drops in September - with official mod tool testing starting today

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Maybe the grass is always greener in the other faux-medievalist high fantasy setting, but nevertheless, it proves that the two aren't interchangeable.

Rebecca Jones

2 months ago

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TIS A SHAME Not even Larian could escape crunch on Baldur's Gate 3: "to be honest, you will always have a little bit when you're trying to finish something"

"We had things happen that we didn't foresee."

Oisin Kuhnke

1 week ago

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LAE-HELL YEAH | Wahey, Baldur's Gate 3's next big update drops in September - with official mod tool testing starting today

The power to do things like giving Gale a reverse mohawk a bit more easily - it's coming soon.

June 3, 2024 Mark Warren

Baldur's Gate 3 still showing a person with a bow attached to their back stood in front of giant tentacles.

News

TIS A SHAME | Not even Larian could escape crunch on Baldur's Gate 3: "to be honest, you will always have a little bit when you're trying to finish something"

"We had things happen that we didn't foresee."

May 27, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

1 comment

A number of characters from Baldur's Gate 3.

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FOR HONOUR | Baldur's Gate 3 writer doesn't care what a possible sequel looks like, as long as whoever makes it doesn't do it just to "hit our earnings next quarter"

It's got to be about the passion, man.

May 26, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

News

EXPANSION PACK | Baldur’s Gate 3 developer opens new Warsaw studio, as work on "two very ambitious RPGs" properly gets going

Larian's made its first foray into Poland, a country definitely not known for good RPGs, at all.

May 20, 2024 Mark Warren

On the left, a pixel art version of Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion in Stardew Valley's art style. On the right, key art of Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion holding up a dagger.

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PIXEL PERFECT | Stardew Valley meets Baldur's Gate 3 in a mod that will let you hang out with your faves without the fear of a bad dice roll

And yes, you will be able to date Astarion.

April 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

An evil Dragonborn character in Baldur's Gate 3.

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TEASECEPTION | In teasing Baldur's Gate 3's next big update, Larian also casually teases that the next project it's working on will be its "best work ever"

"Yes, it’s hype, but it’s hype because it really looks and feels good.” - Excited Swen

April 18, 2024 Mark Warren

1 comment

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BALDUR'S WAIT | Don't worry, the next Baldur's Gate shouldn't be over 20 years away, even if it won't come from Larian

It also sounds like Wizards of the Coast would at least consider bringing back some beloved Baldur's Gate 3 characters.

April 17, 2024 Mark Warren

A character in Elden Ring, one of the best PS5 games, looking at a shooting star

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Sony's stellar lineup just keeps getting bigger.

April 11, 2024 James Billcliffe

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CATCH THE WORM | Whatever Baldur's Gate 3 dev Larian ends up doing next, it will probably be in early access too

Why fix what isn't broken?

April 7, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A character surrounded by intellect devourers in Baldur's Gate 3.

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SLEEP SESSIONS SAVED | Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix should stop an intellect devourer cheekily messing up your quick breaks

The walking brain's been told to stop it, now carry on as you were.

April 4, 2024 Mark Warren

An image split into two panels. On the left: Dragon's Dogma 2's Arisen stands against a fiery background in full armour. On the right: Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart, Lae'zel, Wyll, and Mizora.

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BACK TO RISEN ROAD | Dragon’s Dogma 2 has me feeling homesick for Baldur’s Gate — and that's fine

Maybe the grass is always greener in the other faux-medievalist high fantasy setting, but nevertheless, it proves that the two aren't interchangeable.

April 1, 2024 Rebecca Jones

1 comment

News

BEGONE, FRAUDS | Bad news, Baldur's Gate 3 fraudsters, the latest hotfix stops you hoodwinking merchants using container tricks

Oh, and lobbing a Black Pudding Platter at Astarion's head should no longer crash your game.

March 27, 2024 Mark Warren

News

BEAR-ST LAID PLANS | Baldur's Gate 3 devs planned for you killing everyone, didn't expect you to "jump through the entire thing"

"You always have to assume that all the antagonists and protagonists will be killed by the player." Sounds about right.

March 26, 2024 Mark Warren

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MAYO MADNESS | Yes, Stardew Valley mayonnaise drinking speedruns are now a thing, and already sub 20 minutes

Hey, at least they’re not racing to get intimate with a bear like the Baldur's Gate 3 lot…yet.

March 22, 2024 Mark Warren

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LET HIM COOK | Baldur's Gate 3's director was once on board with doing a sequel, but now he's aiming for "a very big RPG that will rule them all"

Larian’ll apparently need to wait for some technological advances in order to pull off its big dream, though.

March 22, 2024 Mark Warren

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INTO THE SUNSET | Larian will not be making Baldur's Gate 4, or any Baldur's Gate 3 expansions

The team responsible for the best RPG in years is moving onto other projects.

March 21, 2024 Connor Makar

The legendary hero, Minsc of Rashemen, in Baldur's Gate 3.

News

CRITICAL ROLE | Larian considered having multiple narrators in Baldur's Gate 3 - including Matt Mercer

The voice actor would go on to voice MInsc in the released version, but that wasn't always the plan.

March 21, 2024 Connor Makar

News

WINNER WINNER WINNER | Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year and three other awards at the 2024 Games Developer Choice Awards

Larian's RPG was the big winner at the 24th Annual GDC Awards.

March 21, 2024 Connor Makar

Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, and a vampire from Vampire Survivors.

News

YOU CAN'T SAY NO | Should Baldur's Gate 3 and Vampire Survivors do a crossover? Seems like a leading question to me

This isn’t how polls work, Swen. I’m very disappointed.

March 19, 2024 Mark Warren

News

MINTY MENDED | Good news, Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix stops Minthara from suddenly dumping your not so evil bottom

Disclaimer: Minty may still send you packing for all of the various reasons she's supposed to be able to.

March 18, 2024 Mark Warren

Arfur Gregorio, the suspicious toymaker trying to gain entry to his house in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Investigate the suspicious toys and fireworks quest guide

As you pass through Rivington in Baldur's Gate 3, you uncover a plot involving suspicious toys and fireworks!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav speaking to Guild member Farlin about the Stone Lord in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Should you help the Guild or the Stone Lord on the beach?

When your party interrupts a stand off between the Guild and Stone Lord in Baldur's Gate 3, you have a decision to make!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav talking to the glowing Sentient Amulet in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

Where to take the Sentient Amulet in BG3

When you find a mysterious Sentient Amulet deep underground in Baldur's Gate 3, you can bring it along for an interesting reward!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Gauntlet Devella discussing the Murder Tribunal in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 How to investigate the murders and defeat the Murder Tribunal

As if one dangerous cult wasn't enough, at the climax of Baldur's Gate 3 your party is drafted in to investigate a slew of murders and defeat the Murder Tribunal!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Dribbles the Clown performing at the Circus of the Last Days in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Where to find all of Dribbles the Clown

The legendary comic Dribbles the Clown is no more. To give him a proper burial, you need to find Dribbles' scattered body parts throughout Baldur's Gate 3!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

A priest from the Open Hand Temple arguing with Investigator Valeria in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 How to solve the Open Hand Temple Murder of Father Lorgan

At the Open Hand Temple in Baldur's Gate 3, Father Lorgan has been murdered. The crime has been pinned on a refugee, but are they the true culprit?

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Duke Ravengard describing the Wyrmway in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 How to complete the Wyrmway puzzle chambers

In Baldur's Gate 3, only the worthiest champion can prove themselves by completing the Wyrmway puzzles in the Chamber of Justice, Strategy, Insight and Courage!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Wyll speaking to Omeluum at the Society of Brilliance lodge in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Where to find Omeluum in Act 3

The mild-mannered mind flayer has gone missing from the Society of Brilliance in Baldur's Gate 3, here's where to find them!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Lord Enver Gortash warning Tav and their party away from the Iron Throne prison in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Iron Throne prison walkthrough: How to save everyone

Saving all of the prisoners from the underwater Iron Throne prison in Baldur's Gate 3 can be very tough, but it's possible with the right moves!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

A magical motivator that compels the Gondian Gnomes to make the Steel Watch in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 How to disable the Steel Watch and save the Gondians

Lord Gortash's mechanical Steel Watch are a fearsome threat in Baldur's Gate 3. Here's how to disable them!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

The Wavemother at the Water Queen's House asking Tav to avenge the drowned priestess in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 How to avenge the drowned Priestess

At the Water Queen's Temple in Baldur's Gate 3, your party is called upon to avenge a Priestess who drowned in the bay.

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Shadowheart facing off against the Mother Superior in the House of Grief in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 House of Grief guide

The followers of Shar are a powerful faction in Baldur's Gate 3, operating from their House of Grief headquarters in the heart of the city.

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

The evil vampire lord Cazador Szarr in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Szarr's Palace guide: Should you let Astarion perform the ritual?

Once you reach the Lower City in Baldur's Gate 3, it’s time to face Cazador head on at Szarr's Palace and put a stop to his legacy of villainy!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Vanra's mother, Lorna, pleading with the city watch to find her daughter in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Where to find Vanra

On the mean streets of Baldur's Gate 3, a little girl, Vanra, has gone missing. But is there more to this mystery than it first seems?

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav and their party opening a portal to the House of Hope in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 House of Hope guide

Getting inside Raphael's House of Hope in Baldur's Gate 3 can be difficult. But once you're in, getting out is an even tougher task.

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav and their party speaking to Mol inside the Undercellar in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Where to find Mol after Moonrise

The enterprising Mol is one of the slipperiest characters in Baldur's Gate 3, here's where to find her after Moonrise!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Where to find Minsc of Rashemen and aid the Underduke

To aid the Underduke in Baldur's Gate 3, you first need to find the legendary Minsc of Rashemen behing the sluice gate!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Astarion avoiding magical seals to loot vaults in the Counting House in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Counting House quest guide

The Counting House high-security bank is supposed to be one of the safest places in all of Baldur's Gate 3 - until the Absolute came along, of course!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

The wizard Lorroakan propositioning the party to catch Aylin in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Should you side with Lorroakan or Dame Aylin?

The powerful and enigmatic wizard Lorroakan is a key figure in Baldur's Gate 3, but will he be a friend or foe?

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav reading the eldritch book, the Necromancy of Thay, in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Necromancy of Thay guide

The eldritch Necromancy of Thay can quickly become a thorn in your side in Baldur's Gate 3, but if you can read it all, powerful magic awaits!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav and their party exploring the Sorcerous Sundries vault in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Sorcerous Sundries Vault Guide

The magical vault inside the wizard shop Sorcerous Sundries is teeming with secrets, here's how to unlock them all!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

A magical skull that quizzes Tav and their party with riddles in the Wyrm's Rock prison in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Wyrm’s Rock Prison Skull riddle answers

To escape Wyrm's Rock prison in Baldur's Gate 3, you need to correctly answer a magical skull's three riddles. Yes, really!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav speaking to Florrick outside of prison in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 How to rescue Florrick from prison

Florrick is once again in peril in Baldur's Gate 3, and it's up to you to save her from execution!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav unlocking the secret entrance to the Emperor's hideout in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Where to find the Emperor's Hideout

While it's not always easy to trust the Emperor in Baldur's Gate 3, their old hideout might contain some helpful equipment!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav speaking to the post master Danzo about missing letters in Baldur's Gate 3.

Guide

BG3 Where to find the missing letters for the Post Office

Letters are the lifeblood of any city, and in Baldur's Gate 3, more and more messages have been going missing!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Tav interacting with a portrait to solve the Thorm Mausoleum puzzle in Baldur's Gate 3

Guide

BG3 Thorm Mausoleum puzzle solution

Have you ever solved a cryptic puzzle in a crypt before? Because that's how you uncover the secrets of the Thorm Mausoleum in Baldur's Gate 3!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Halsin speaks with rescued tiefling, Lakrissa, in the Last Light Inn in Baldur's Gate 3

Guide

BG3: How to rescue Wulbren and the Tieflings from Moonrise Towers

We're off on another rescue mission!

March 13, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

News

BHAAL-D VIBES | Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix is causing some controversial romance rejections - sadly it's Minthara again

Why’s it always got to be you at the moment, Minty?

March 8, 2024 Mark Warren

1 comment

News

BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

One final chance to show your love for 2023's biggest hits.

March 5, 2024 Connor Makar

1 comment

News

EMPER-OH NO | Baldur's Gate 3's next hotfix should arrive this week, and hopefully it'll stop Minthara spoiling a big reveal

Please stop ruining the Emperor’s big moment, Minty.

Feb. 28, 2024 Mark Warren

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Sony's stellar lineup just keeps getting bigger.

April 11, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Investigate the suspicious toys and fireworks quest guide

As you pass through Rivington in Baldur's Gate 3, you uncover a plot involving suspicious toys and fireworks!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Should you help the Guild or the Stone Lord on the beach?

When your party interrupts a stand off between the Guild and Stone Lord in Baldur's Gate 3, you have a decision to make!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

Where to take the Sentient Amulet in BG3

When you find a mysterious Sentient Amulet deep underground in Baldur's Gate 3, you can bring it along for an interesting reward!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 How to investigate the murders and defeat the Murder Tribunal

As if one dangerous cult wasn't enough, at the climax of Baldur's Gate 3 your party is drafted in to investigate a slew of murders and defeat the Murder Tribunal!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Where to find all of Dribbles the Clown

The legendary comic Dribbles the Clown is no more. To give him a proper burial, you need to find Dribbles' scattered body parts throughout Baldur's Gate 3!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 How to solve the Open Hand Temple Murder of Father Lorgan

At the Open Hand Temple in Baldur's Gate 3, Father Lorgan has been murdered. The crime has been pinned on a refugee, but are they the true culprit?

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 How to complete the Wyrmway puzzle chambers

In Baldur's Gate 3, only the worthiest champion can prove themselves by completing the Wyrmway puzzles in the Chamber of Justice, Strategy, Insight and Courage!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Where to find Omeluum in Act 3

The mild-mannered mind flayer has gone missing from the Society of Brilliance in Baldur's Gate 3, here's where to find them!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Iron Throne prison walkthrough: How to save everyone

Saving all of the prisoners from the underwater Iron Throne prison in Baldur's Gate 3 can be very tough, but it's possible with the right moves!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 How to disable the Steel Watch and save the Gondians

Lord Gortash's mechanical Steel Watch are a fearsome threat in Baldur's Gate 3. Here's how to disable them!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 How to avenge the drowned Priestess

At the Water Queen's Temple in Baldur's Gate 3, your party is called upon to avenge a Priestess who drowned in the bay.

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 House of Grief guide

The followers of Shar are a powerful faction in Baldur's Gate 3, operating from their House of Grief headquarters in the heart of the city.

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Szarr's Palace guide: Should you let Astarion perform the ritual?

Once you reach the Lower City in Baldur's Gate 3, it’s time to face Cazador head on at Szarr's Palace and put a stop to his legacy of villainy!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Where to find Vanra

On the mean streets of Baldur's Gate 3, a little girl, Vanra, has gone missing. But is there more to this mystery than it first seems?

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 House of Hope guide

Getting inside Raphael's House of Hope in Baldur's Gate 3 can be difficult. But once you're in, getting out is an even tougher task.

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Where to find Mol after Moonrise

The enterprising Mol is one of the slipperiest characters in Baldur's Gate 3, here's where to find her after Moonrise!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Where to find Minsc of Rashemen and aid the Underduke

To aid the Underduke in Baldur's Gate 3, you first need to find the legendary Minsc of Rashemen behing the sluice gate!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Counting House quest guide

The Counting House high-security bank is supposed to be one of the safest places in all of Baldur's Gate 3 - until the Absolute came along, of course!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Should you side with Lorroakan or Dame Aylin?

The powerful and enigmatic wizard Lorroakan is a key figure in Baldur's Gate 3, but will he be a friend or foe?

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Necromancy of Thay guide

The eldritch Necromancy of Thay can quickly become a thorn in your side in Baldur's Gate 3, but if you can read it all, powerful magic awaits!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Sorcerous Sundries Vault Guide

The magical vault inside the wizard shop Sorcerous Sundries is teeming with secrets, here's how to unlock them all!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Wyrm’s Rock Prison Skull riddle answers

To escape Wyrm's Rock prison in Baldur's Gate 3, you need to correctly answer a magical skull's three riddles. Yes, really!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 How to rescue Florrick from prison

Florrick is once again in peril in Baldur's Gate 3, and it's up to you to save her from execution!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Where to find the Emperor's Hideout

While it's not always easy to trust the Emperor in Baldur's Gate 3, their old hideout might contain some helpful equipment!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Where to find the missing letters for the Post Office

Letters are the lifeblood of any city, and in Baldur's Gate 3, more and more messages have been going missing!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3 Thorm Mausoleum puzzle solution

Have you ever solved a cryptic puzzle in a crypt before? Because that's how you uncover the secrets of the Thorm Mausoleum in Baldur's Gate 3!

March 14, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

BG3: How to rescue Wulbren and the Tieflings from Moonrise Towers

We're off on another rescue mission!

March 13, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Guide

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Feb. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

The demon Yurgir reciting his contract in Baldur's Gate 3

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BG3: Should you kill Yurgir or break Yurgir's contract?

This decision in Baldur's Gate 3 forces you to choose between the devil you know and the devil you don't!

Dec. 12, 2023 James Billcliffe

The player character in Baldur's Gate 3 speaks with The Emperor, who is asking whether they want to evolve or not

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BG3: Should you evolve into Illithid or not?

Deciding whether you want to be a Mind Flayer or not should be easy, but here's an idea of how it'll impact your game.

Dec. 12, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Halsin comforting Art Cullagh in Baldur's Gate 3

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BG3: How to Wake Art Up Cullagh

Could this unassuming Flaming Fist be the key to some really interesting events in Baldur's Gate 3?

Dec. 12, 2023 James Billcliffe

Lae'zel faces the artifact in the Inquisitor's Chamber of the Githyanki Creche in Baldur's Gate 3

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PARTY CRECHE-R | Baldur’s Gate 3 Githyanki Creche guide

Here’s where to find the Githyanki Creche that Lae’zel won’t shut up about.

Nov. 28, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Tav interacting with the stained-glass window puzzle in Baldur's Gate 3

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PICK UP THE PIECES | Baldur's Gate 3 Rosymorn Monastery Puzzle Solution

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Nov. 27, 2023 James Billcliffe

Tav grabbing the Blood of Lathander in Baldur's Gate 3

Guide

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT | Baldur's Gate 3: Where to find the Blood of Lathander

Make the legendary Blood of Lathander a reality by taking it for your own!

Nov. 24, 2023 James Billcliffe

Zevlor looking bloody and disheveled after being freed from a pod in the Tadpoling Centre in Baldur's Gate 3

Guide

Where to find Zevlor in Baldur’s Gate 3

This tiefling is trapped somewhere very dark, and very gross.

Nov. 23, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

The player speaks with Ketheric Thorm during a fight in Baldur's Gate 3

Guide

How to kill Ketheric Thorm in Baldur’s Gate 3

Stock up on snacks and prepare your party. This boss fight will take you on quite the journey.

Nov. 23, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Lae'zel the Githyanki warrior attacking an enemy in Baldur's Gate 3

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GOOD ADVENTURING | Baldur's Gate 3 Walkthroughs, tips and guides

Make the most out of your epic adventure with these BG3 walkthroughs, character guides and tips!

Nov. 22, 2023 James Billcliffe

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FOLLY-FALLEN | Best Baldur's Gate 3 Gale build

The best companion build for Gale in Baldur's Gate 3, including subclass, equipment, and skills.

Nov. 22, 2023 Rebecca Jones

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GITH-TANK-Y | Best Baldur's Gate 3 Lae'zel build

The best companion build for Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3, including subclass, equipment, and skills.

Nov. 22, 2023 Rebecca Jones

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FIERY HEARTED | Best Baldur's Gate 3 Karlach build

The best companion build for Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3, including subclass, equipment, and skills.

Nov. 20, 2023 Rebecca Jones

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GOD'S FAVOURITE | Best Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart build

The best companion build for Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, including subclass, equipment, and skills.

Nov. 20, 2023 Rebecca Jones

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A NICE FELLA | Best Baldur's Gate 3 Wyll build

The best companion build for Wyll in Baldur's Gate 3, including subclass, equipment, and skills.

Nov. 20, 2023 Rebecca Jones

Baldur's Gate 3 character Astarion looking pensive and thoughtful.

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BABYGIRL VAMP SPAWN | Best Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion build

The best companion build for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, including subclass, equipment, and skills.

Nov. 20, 2023 Rebecca Jones

The party trying to enter the Goblin Camp in Baldur's Gate 3

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WRETCHED HIVE | Baldur's Gate 3 Goblin Camp guide

The Goblin Camp in Baldur's Gate 3 is a dense area filled with quests and combat - here's what you need to know!

Sept. 15, 2023 James Billcliffe

Astarion holding the mysterious Iron Flask from the missing shipment in Baldur's Gate 3

Guide

WHAT'S IN THE BOX? | Baldur's Gate 3 Missing Shipment: Should you open the Iron Flask?

The age old question: should you open the box?

Sept. 14, 2023 James Billcliffe

Blighted Village cellar location in Baldur's Gate 3

Guide

MIRROR MIRROR... | Baldur's Gate 3: Blighted Village cellar guide

There's a mysterious cellar in the village! But how do you move the wardrobe, and get past that mirror?

Sept. 14, 2023 Connor Makar

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ARACH NO! PHOBIA | Baldur’s Gate 3 Whispering Depths: Defeat the Phase Spider Matriarch

If you aren't a fan of spiders, you might want to avoid this particular cave.

Sept. 13, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Tav checking their pockets for their belongings in Baldur's Gate 3

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GIMME BACK MY WALLET | Baldur's Gate 3 How to find your belongings in the Hollow

Tricksy tiefling kids have stolen your belongings, but how do you get them back?

Sept. 13, 2023 James Billcliffe

Tav speaking to Volo in the Druid Grove in Baldur's Gate 3

Guide

SOLO PERFORMANCE | How to Rescue Volo in Baldur's Gate 3: Should you trust him?

The sometimes-bard, sometimes-sociologist Volo is an interesting character - but is he trustworthy?

Sept. 12, 2023 James Billcliffe

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CATCH THE WORM | Whatever Baldur's Gate 3 dev Larian ends up doing next, it will probably be in early access too

SLEEP SESSIONS SAVED | Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix should stop an intellect devourer cheekily messing up your quick breaks

BACK TO RISEN ROAD | Dragon’s Dogma 2 has me feeling homesick for Baldur’s Gate — and that's fine

BEGONE, FRAUDS | Bad news, Baldur's Gate 3 fraudsters, the latest hotfix stops you hoodwinking merchants using container tricks

BEAR-ST LAID PLANS | Baldur's Gate 3 devs planned for you killing everyone, didn't expect you to "jump through the entire thing"

MAYO MADNESS | Yes, Stardew Valley mayonnaise drinking speedruns are now a thing, and already sub 20 minutes

LET HIM COOK | Baldur's Gate 3's director was once on board with doing a sequel, but now he's aiming for "a very big RPG that will rule them all"

INTO THE SUNSET | Larian will not be making Baldur's Gate 4, or any Baldur's Gate 3 expansions

CRITICAL ROLE | Larian considered having multiple narrators in Baldur's Gate 3 - including Matt Mercer

WINNER WINNER WINNER | Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year and three other awards at the 2024 Games Developer Choice Awards

YOU CAN'T SAY NO | Should Baldur's Gate 3 and Vampire Survivors do a crossover? Seems like a leading question to me

MINTY MENDED | Good news, Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix stops Minthara from suddenly dumping your not so evil bottom

BHAAL-D VIBES | Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix is causing some controversial romance rejections - sadly it's Minthara again

BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

EMPER-OH NO | Baldur's Gate 3's next hotfix should arrive this week, and hopefully it'll stop Minthara spoiling a big reveal

LAE-HELL YEAH | Wahey, Baldur's Gate 3's next big update drops in September - with official mod tool testing starting today

TIS A SHAME | Not even Larian could escape crunch on Baldur's Gate 3: "to be honest, you will always have a little bit when you're trying to finish something"

FOR HONOUR | Baldur's Gate 3 writer doesn't care what a possible sequel looks like, as long as whoever makes it doesn't do it just to "hit our earnings next quarter"

EXPANSION PACK | Baldur’s Gate 3 developer opens new Warsaw studio, as work on "two very ambitious RPGs" properly gets going

PIXEL PERFECT | Stardew Valley meets Baldur's Gate 3 in a mod that will let you hang out with your faves without the fear of a bad dice roll

TEASECEPTION | In teasing Baldur's Gate 3's next big update, Larian also casually teases that the next project it's working on will be its "best work ever"

BALDUR'S WAIT | Don't worry, the next Baldur's Gate shouldn't be over 20 years away, even if it won't come from Larian

CATCH THE WORM | Whatever Baldur's Gate 3 dev Larian ends up doing next, it will probably be in early access too

SLEEP SESSIONS SAVED | Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix should stop an intellect devourer cheekily messing up your quick breaks

BEGONE, FRAUDS | Bad news, Baldur's Gate 3 fraudsters, the latest hotfix stops you hoodwinking merchants using container tricks

BEAR-ST LAID PLANS | Baldur's Gate 3 devs planned for you killing everyone, didn't expect you to "jump through the entire thing"

MAYO MADNESS | Yes, Stardew Valley mayonnaise drinking speedruns are now a thing, and already sub 20 minutes

LET HIM COOK | Baldur's Gate 3's director was once on board with doing a sequel, but now he's aiming for "a very big RPG that will rule them all"

INTO THE SUNSET | Larian will not be making Baldur's Gate 4, or any Baldur's Gate 3 expansions

CRITICAL ROLE | Larian considered having multiple narrators in Baldur's Gate 3 - including Matt Mercer

WINNER WINNER WINNER | Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year and three other awards at the 2024 Games Developer Choice Awards

YOU CAN'T SAY NO | Should Baldur's Gate 3 and Vampire Survivors do a crossover? Seems like a leading question to me

MINTY MENDED | Good news, Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix stops Minthara from suddenly dumping your not so evil bottom

BHAAL-D VIBES | Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix is causing some controversial romance rejections - sadly it's Minthara again

BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company

EMPER-OH NO | Baldur's Gate 3's next hotfix should arrive this week, and hopefully it'll stop Minthara spoiling a big reveal

JUST BE NICE | Yes, Baldur's Gate 3 mod support will be a thing, please don't be a jerk to Larian in the interim

MOD YOU LOOK | Good news, Baldur's Gate 3 is set to get "robust, cross-platform" official mod support this year

MERCHANTS MENDED | Had issues with Baldur's Gate 3's vendors following Patch 6? This new hotfix should help

FANCY SEEING YOU | Good news, Baldur's Gate 3's sassiest voice actor is in Fallout: London, alongside other familiar names

KISS ME (IN BG3) | Baldur's Gate 3's huge Patch 6 is now live, and yes, it includes a bunch of new kisses

BIG WINNER | Natural 20! Baldur's Gate 3 secures Game of the Year at DICE awards

SERIOUSLY THO | Baldur's Gate 3's uber-hard honour mode has now been beaten in under 20 minutes, and I feel bad at video games

BONCE-BASED BROMANCE | Baldur's Gate 3's next patch is a big one, and it’ll let you kiss dudes on the forehead

JUST BREATHE, OK? | Even this Baldur’s Gate 3 dev thinks that Xbox porting games to PS5 is a good thing, so calm down

D&D MONEY | No, D&D apparently isn't for sale, despite reported discussions involving Baldur's Gate 3's developer

AIR BEAR DESPAIR | Baldur's Gate 3's all acts speedrun record is now under 20 minutes, thanks to flying stealth bear one-shots

DON'T MENTION BG3 | Avowed's game director says it has plenty of missable secrets and subtle choices, shows off extended gameplay

HONOUR HORROR | Baldur's Gate 3 streamer's very honourable honour mode run ends with the "perfect" tragic defeat

DOOMSD-NAY? | Despite our fears, the 'future of gaming’ probably won't be dominated by services like PS+ and Game Pass

SUB-OPTIMAL FUTURE | You’ll never see Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS+ or Game Pass, and for good reason

WAHEY | Good news, Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox players, the update designed to fix those pesky save issues is finally here

ONE HUNGRY BOI | Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix stops Gale from leaving in a huff if you can't spare magical items every time

MONEY MONEY MONEY | Steam's best 2023 sellers include a couple of surprise indie hits

IMPORTANT ITEM ISSUE | Baldur's Gate 3 not realising your quest items exist following hotfix 16? Mods might be the reason why

SAVES SAVED SOON | Fear not, Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox players, a firmware update is coming to fix those pesky save issues

HAMMER FINE | Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix stops honour mode runs from ending in a frustratingly dumb softlock

SAFE SEX | Here’s how to stop Xbox banning your account for your lewd Baldur’s Gate 3 captures

CRPG CONUMDRUM | Baldur's Gate 3's director has figured out act one of his next project, whatever it might be

HAMMER TIME | Keen to avoid softlocks in Baldur's Gate 3's honour mode? Don't accidentally leave your hammer in camp

SEXUAL SLEUTHING | Good news cultured Tavs, Baldur's Gate 3's nudity recording bans on Xbox are being investigated

LARIAN APPROVES | Baldur's Gate 3's lead romance quest designer thinks sex speedruns are "just grand"

CLIP THAT | Be careful, recording Baldur's Gate 3's adult scenes on Xbox might net you a temporary ban

BALDUR'S BABBLE | New Baldur's Gate 3 mod gives famously quiet companions like Astarion and Lae'zel a bunch of cool new quips

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