Summary
It’s been a long, but incredibly rewarding journey forBaldur’s Gate 3. Hitting early access in October 2020,Baldur’s Gate 3earned a fairly loyal fan-base right from the get-go, but it wouldn’t be until its full release in August 2023 that the whole world would cast its eye over to the sprawling fantasy RPG. Widely considered to be the most faithfulDungeons and Dragonsvideo game adaptationof all time,Baldur’s Gate 3earned immense critical praise across the board upon its 2023 launch, earning 9s and 10s across the board, putting it at a current Metacritic score of 96 on both PC and PS5, and an eye-watering 99 on Xbox Series X.
But those initial critical scores were just the start ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s success. As of February 2024,Baldur’s Gate 3has sold an impressive total of over 10 million copies across all platforms, which is around 7 million more than its predecessor, and apparently over double the number of units that Larian’s last game,Divinity: Original Sin 2sold. And on top of those impressive sales numbers,Baldur’s Gate 3has also received a mountain of accolades.
Awards Won by Baldur’s Gate 3
The 2023 Golden Joystick Awards
Best Storytelling Best Game Community Best Visual Design Studio of the Year Best Supporting Performer (Neil Newbon) PC Game of the Year Ultimate Game of the Year
The Game Awards 2023
Best Community Support Best Multiplayer Game Best Role Playing Game Player’s Voice Best Performance (Neil Newbon) Game of the Year
Outstanding Story-Rich Game Game of the Year
New York Game Awards
Herman Melville Award for Best Writing in a Game Big Apple Award for Game of the Year
27th Annual DICE Awards
Role-Playing Game of the Year Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction Outstanding Achievement in Story Outstanding Achievement in Game Design Game of the Year
Outstanding Video Game
20th British Academy Games Awards
Best Music Best Narrative Best Performer in a Supporting Role (Andrew Wincott) Best Game EE Game of the Year
At the time of writing,Baldur’s Gate 3has earned an incredible total of at least 32 awards, all of which act as a lasting testament to the game’s quality, the cast’s talent, and the developer’s hard work and strong creative vision. The sheer number ofGame of the Year awardsthatBaldur’s Gate 3has earned is the loudest testament of the lot, with the RPG earning a total of seven so far during different award ceremonies.
One ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s most praised features has been its story and writing, and its earned rewards exemplify that, with it winning Best Narrative multiple times, as well as several awards that specifically praise the game’s writing and story.Baldur’s Gate 3’s casthas also been the subject of much praise over the last eight months, and both Neil Newbon and Andrew Wincott have received awards for their excellent performances. Another interesting aspect ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s award line-up is that it’s won multiple Player’s Choice awards, which shows just how passionate the game’s fan-base still is.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Accolades Are Far From Over
While the vast majority of the big gaming award shows are now done for the 2023 year, there are a handful that are still yet to present their trophies, andBaldur’s Gate 3’s victory lap might not be done just yet. The 28th Annual Webby Awards are set to take place on April 23, whereBaldur’s Gate 3is up for Best Game Design andBest Independent Creator. Then the Gayming Awards and Nebula Awards are both set to take place in June, with the latter nominatingBaldur’s Gate 3for Best Game Writing, while the former has nominated the game for a total of five awards, including Best LGBTQ Character, the Authentic Representation Award, and Game of the Year.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
