Baldur's Gate 3 Still Going Strong: New Patch Boosts Players in the Millions
Even two years after the game first dropped, Baldur's Gate 3 is still holding gamers spellbound in its rich fantasy world. The dedication of Larian Studios to their critically acclaimed RPG is still evident. A new major update seems to have reignited passion in a big way, bringing tens of thousands of players back to Faerûn.
A Breathtaking Comeback in Player Numbers
Following the release of the game's eighth major patch, the daily player count for Baldur's Gate 3 saw a breathtaking surge. Reports indicate the player number jumping into the game on a daily basis almost tripled. This is a testament to its quality and the impact of intense post-launch support.
Sven Vincke Amazed with Game's Durability
This remarkable endurance and fresh success hasn't gone unnoticed by the development team of this game. The founder of Larian, Sven Vincke, was thoroughly satisfied with Baldur's Gate 3's long-lasting performance. He emphasized that it was a lot of hard work put in by the studio to develop the game up to this point. The return was clearly worth the effort.
In the future, Vincke is optimistic regarding the game's potential, particularly with robust mod support more and more central to things. He believes this will allow the game to continue evolving based on the community's creativity. This, he adds, leaves Larian in a position to actually devote their "next big thing" some proper attention. Something that he acknowledges means taking on "very large shoes" – a humble acknowledgment of the high bar set by Baldur's Gate 3 itself.
What Was In Patch 8
So what exactly did this patch include that drew players back to the game in droves. It wasn't a minor adjustment. The patch notes ran to an impressive extent, packed full of changes and new content, including:
- A dozen new subclasses, offering new character build possibilities.
- Enhanced modding tools for the game, making creators' work that little bit easier.
- The long-awaited inclusion of crossplay features.
- Several tweaks to game balance.
- Lots of patches and balance changes to gameplay.
It's clear that Larian's commitment to improving and expanding on Baldur's Gate 3 is paying off, continuing the journey for new and veteran players.
