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'''''Baldur's Gate III''''' is an upcoming [[wikipedia:Video game|video game]] and the third part in the {{BGS}}. It was announced on June 6, 2019, by its [[:Category:Companies|developer]] [[wikipedia:Larian Studios|Larian Studios]] in a [[wikipedia:Google Stadia|Google Stadia]] stream.
  
'''''Baldur's Gate III''''' is an upcoming [[wikipedia:Video game|video game]] and the third part in the {{BGS}}. It was announced on June 6, 2019, by its [[:Category:Companies|developer]] [[wikipedia:Larian Studios|Larian Studios]] in a [[wikipedia:Google Stadia|Google Stadia]] stream.
   
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As confirmed by [[w:c:forgottenrealms:Wizards of the Coast|Wizards of the Coast]], the holders of the license for ''[[w:c:forgottenrealms:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'', the [[wikipedia:PC game|PC]] and Google Stadia game is the official "new chapter in the legendary series."<ref name="dndart1">[https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/baldursgate3 Larian Studios Announces Baldur's Gate III] – Dungeons & Dragons</ref>
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As confirmed by [[w:c:forgottenrealms:Wizards of the Coast|Wizards of the Coast]], the licensers for ''[[w:c:forgottenrealms:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'' games, the [[wikipedia:PC game|PC]] and Google Stadia game is the official "new chapter in the legendary series."<ref name="dnd01" />
   
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*4 Aug 2020: Larian Studios [https://twitter.com/baldursgate3/status/1290679259573493761?s=20 post on Twitter] that Early Access will not launch in August. The release date for Early Access will be announced on August 18, 2020.
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As the predecessors, ''Baldur's Gate III'' will feature single- and multi-player modes. It is in development for Google Stadia and [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]. Being based on the 5e ''Dungeons & Dragons'' rule set will be one large change for players that are familiar with the series, as well as visuals that by far surpass what the ''Enhanced Editions'' did to the original games.<ref name="dndart1" /><ref name="pk">[https://we.tl/t-SKm8dJ3xSa Baldur's Gate III presskit]</ref>
  
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*13 Jun 2020: In their [https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/1086940/view/2382915044647531948 third community update] Larian Studios announce a possible Early Access launch in August 2020 on Steam and Stadia.
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*11 Jun 2019: The official [http://forums.larian.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm&c=20 ''Baldur's Gate III'' forum] launches
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*9 Jun 2019: Swen Vincke, the game's director from [[wikipedia:Larian Studios|Larian Studios]], and Mike Mearls, creative director of the ''[[w:c:forgottenrealms:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons &amp; Dragons]]'' franchise, answer questions about ''Baldur's Gate III'' during several interviews prior to the [[wikipedia:E3 2019|E3 2019]]
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*7 Jun 2019: Accompanying the first newsletter for the game, the [[Larian Gazette]], the first [[:File:Baldur's Gate 3 - Community Update 01|community update]] is published on Larian Studios' [https://www.youtube.com/user/LarianStudios YouTube channel]
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*6 Jun 2019: Larian Studios announce ''Baldur's Gate III'' via [[wikipedia:Google Stadia|Google Stadia]] stream and launch the [https://baldursgate3.game/ official website] for the game, presenting a cinematic [[:File:Baldur's Gate 3 - Announcement Teaser - UNCUT|teaser]]
   
 
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Following ''[[Baldur's Gate (game)|Baldur's Gate]]'', ''[[Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast|Tales of the Sword Coast]]'', ''[[Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear|Siege of Dragonspear]]'', ''[[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn|Shadows of Amn]]'' and ''[[Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal|Throne of Bhaal]]'', but also the [[wikipedia:Tabletop role-playing game|tabletop]] adventures ''[[Murder in Baldur's Gate]]'' and ''[[w:c:forgottenrealms:Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus|Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus]]'', the city of [[Baldur's Gate (city)|Baldur's Gate]] will be a main setting for ''Baldur's Gate III'', roughly a hundred years after the events from the first two games.<ref name="teaser" /><ref name="dnd01" /><ref name="L04LWnKJqjQ" /><ref name="usgamer1" /><ref name="rps1" />
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Placed in the city of [[Baldur's Gate (city)|Baldur's Gate]] after the events of ''[[w:c:forgottenrealms:Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus|Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus]]'', it features the well-known [[Flaming Fist]], will have [[companions]] for the protagonist, and [[Mind Flayer|mind flayers]] are "intent on devouring [the city] from the inside out, corrupting everything that remains in the Forgotten Realms."<ref name="teaser">[[:File:Baldur's Gate 3 - Announcement Teaser - UNCUT]]</ref><ref name="dndart1" /><ref name="L04LWnKJqjQ">[https://youtu.be/L04LWnKJqjQ?t=18 Baldur's Gate 3 E3 Trailer Breakdown & Easter Eggs With Larian Founder]</ref>
  
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As of yet, not much is known about the plot, since the prequel ''Descent into Avernus'' waits for its release as well, on September 17, 2019. Battles took place in the city's streets, [[Flaming Fist]] mercenaries fall victim to [[ceremorphosis]], and [[mind flayers]] invade with their [[nautiloid]]s.<ref name="teaser" /><ref name="dnd01" /><ref name="L04LWnKJqjQ" /><ref name="usgamer1" /><ref name="rps1" />
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{{quote|An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerûn lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. Gather your party.<ref name="fb1371275726363723" />}}
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''Baldur's Gate III'' will not be a continuation of the canceled ''[[Baldur's Gate III: The Black Hound]]'' or a direct sequel to the former games of the series, but previous events will be mentioned.<ref name="usgamer1" /><ref name="pcgames1" /><ref name="rps1" />
   
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==Features==
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''Baldur's Gate III'' will not be a continuation of the canceled ''[[Baldur's Gate III: The Black Hound]]''.
  
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As the predecessors, ''Baldur's Gate III'' will feature single- and multi-player modes. It is in development for Google Stadia and [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]. Being based on the 5e ''Dungeons & Dragons'' rule set will be one large change for players that are familiar with the series, as well as visuals that by far surpass what the ''Enhanced Editions'' did to the original games.<ref name="dnd01" /><ref name="pk" /><ref name="rps1" />
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==Developers' corner==
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*In an interview with a German gaming magazine, as well as with USGamer, Swen Vincke from Larian Studios tells that ''Baldur's Gate&nbsp;III'' will only be released when the game has been finalized – which will not happen in 2019.<ref name="pcgames1" /><ref name="usgamer1" />
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*Starting with the first steps of development reaches back to 2017, according to the interview with USGamer.<ref name="usgamer1" />
   
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*[[Board:Baldur's Gate III|''Baldur's Gate III'' discussion board]]
   
 
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*[http://www.reddit.com/r/baldursgate/comments/bxjtgg/baldurs_gate_3_details_megathread/ ''Baldur's Gate 3'' Details Megathread] (reddit: baldursgate)
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<ref name="usgamer1">[https://www.usgamer.net/articles/larian-studios-shares-its-vision-for-baldurs-gate-3-interview Larian Studios Shares Its Vision for Baldur's Gate 3: "We Got the Keys to the Toy Box"] – USgamer</ref>
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Revision as of 17:01, 23 September 2020

“ Gather your party[2] ”

Baldur's Gate III is an upcoming video game and the third part in the Baldur's Gate series. It was announced on June 6, 2019, by its developer Larian Studios in a Google Stadia stream.

As confirmed by Wizards of the Coast, the licensers for Dungeons & Dragons games, the PC and Google Stadia game is the official "new chapter in the legendary series."[1]

News

  • 4 Aug 2020: Larian Studios post on Twitter that Early Access will not launch in August. The release date for Early Access will be announced on August 18, 2020.
  • 13 Jun 2020: In their third community update Larian Studios announce a possible Early Access launch in August 2020 on Steam and Stadia.
  • 11 Jun 2019: The official Baldur's Gate III forum launches
  • 9 Jun 2019: Swen Vincke, the game's director from Larian Studios, and Mike Mearls, creative director of the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, answer questions about Baldur's Gate III during several interviews prior to the E3 2019
  • 7 Jun 2019: Accompanying the first newsletter for the game, the Larian Gazette, the first community update is published on Larian Studios' YouTube channel
Baldur's_Gate_3_-_Community_Update_01

Setting

Following Baldur's Gate, Tales of the Sword Coast, Siege of Dragonspear, Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal, but also the tabletop adventures Murder in Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, the city of Baldur's Gate will be a main setting for Baldur's Gate III, roughly a hundred years after the events from the first two games.[3][1][4][5][6]

Baldur's Gate III Announcement teaser shot 9

As of yet, not much is known about the plot, since the prequel Descent into Avernus waits for its release as well, on September 17, 2019. Battles took place in the city's streets, Flaming Fist mercenaries fall victim to ceremorphosis, and mind flayers invade with their nautiloids.[3][1][4][5][6]

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“ An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerûn lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. Gather your party.[7] ”
Baldur's Gate III Announcement teaser shot 8

Baldur's Gate III will not be a continuation of the canceled Baldur's Gate III: The Black Hound or a direct sequel to the former games of the series, but previous events will be mentioned.[5][8][6]

Features

As the predecessors, Baldur's Gate III will feature single- and multi-player modes. It is in development for Google Stadia and Microsoft Windows. Being based on the 5e Dungeons & Dragons rule set will be one large change for players that are familiar with the series, as well as visuals that by far surpass what the Enhanced Editions did to the original games.[1][9][6]

Developers' corner

  • In an interview with a German gaming magazine, as well as with USGamer, Swen Vincke from Larian Studios tells that Baldur's Gate III will only be released when the game has been finalized – which will not happen in 2019.[8][5]
  • Starting with the first steps of development reaches back to 2017, according to the interview with USGamer.[5]

Videos

Trivia

Gallery

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Larian Studios Announces Baldur’s Gate III – Dungeons & Dragons
  2. ↑ Baldur's Gate III (official homepage)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 File:Baldur's Gate 3 - Announcement Teaser - UNCUT
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Baldur's Gate 3 E3 Trailer Breakdown & Easter Eggs With Larian Founder
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Larian Studios Shares Its Vision for Baldur's Gate 3: "We Got the Keys to the Toy Box" – USgamer
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Baldur's Gate 3 preview – Rock Paper Shotgun
  7. ↑ Baldur's Gate 3 - An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's… – Facebook
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Baldur's Gate 3 in der Vorschau: Die Rückkehr einer Legende – PC Games (Baldur's Gate 3 preview: The return of a legend – PC Games)
  9. ↑ Official press kit

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