Baldur’s Gate 3: Sets a NEW RECORD, it’s officially the Second Biggest PC Launch of the Year
New Record set – Baldur’s Gate 3 has finally made its grand entrance. Although the game’s early access has been available for over three years, its official launch has now propelled it through Steam Charts, with thousands of players diving in to experience the finished product.
The excitement and anticipation surrounding Baldur’s Gate 3 have been building up over the past few months. Larian Studios skillfully crafted a pre-release hype train, featuring bear sex and villain reveals, captivating the gaming community.
The game unapologetically embraces its adult themes, a bold approach that even surprised its own writers. But as the age-old saying goes, sex sells, and it certainly does for Baldur’s Gate 3.
Larian deserves credit for creating a massively deep RPG experience with unprecedented freedom of choice, which has undoubtedly contributed to its resounding success. As a result, Baldur’s Gate 3 has secured its place as the second biggest launch on Steam in 2023.
NEW RECORD: Baldur’s Gate 3 Achieves Remarkable Reception with Nearly Half a Million Players at Launch
The numbers speak volumes. At its 24-hour peak, Baldur’s Gate 3 had a staggering 471,897 players logged in, and the day is far from over. It now stands proudly behind only Hogwarts Legacy and ahead of Sons of the Forest in this year’s top three launches.
As of now, it boasts Steam’s second-highest number of concurrent players, only surpassed by the ever-popular CS:GO. Just shy of half a million adventurers are currently exploring the captivating realm of the Forgotten Realms.
This remarkable achievement has not gone unnoticed by fans of the game. Many attribute Hogwarts Legacy’s extensive marketing campaign to its success, whereas Baldur’s Gate 3 has primarily relied on word of mouth.
Baldur's Gate III has reached 400k+ concurrent players, becoming the 2nd Biggest Steam Launch of 2023 by players, only behind Hogwarts Legacy
2023 Top 3
1. Hogwarts Legacy – 879,308
2. Baldur's Gate III – 418,991+
3. Sons of The Forest – 414,257A truly spectacular performance pic.twitter.com/xN7VSRHiFo
— Benji-Sales (@BenjiSales) August 3, 2023
Player Enthusiasm Soars as Baldur’s Gate 3 Captivates Gaming Community with Unprecedented Hype
The excitement in the gaming community is palpable, with players promising to further boost the numbers throughout the day. “Day job people like myself are about to make this number jump!” one enthusiastic fan declared. “Once I get off work, that number will go up by at least one!” vowed another.
While official scores for Baldur’s Gate 3 are yet to be released due to a tightly controlled pre-release media window, reviews in progress are already praising the game’s intriguing storytelling and captivating gameplay.
For those who are among the nearly half a million players venturing into the Forgotten Realms at launch, seeking an edge in the game, be sure to check out our extensive list of helpful guides. With the immense success and positive feedback surrounding Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s bound to be an unforgettable adventure.
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