Baldur’s Gate III Popularity Still Growing One Year Later

Despite being released in 2023 and winning numerous awards, Baldur’s Gate III's popularity continues to climb. Michael Douse, Head of Publishing at Larian Studios, revealed that the game's average daily player count has increased by 3% in 2024 compared to the same periods in 2023. Even more impressively, the average number of daily active users is up by 20%. Steam Deck users, in particular, have embraced the RPG, with a 61% increase in playtime. Larian attributes this surge in popularity to the addition of cross-platform mod support. They previously reported over one million mod downloads within 24 hours of the feature's launch, a number that has undoubtedly grown significantly since then. The game's reach has even extended to Vatican City, where Larian has reportedly sold two copies.