Since October 2020, Baldur’s Gate 3 has been in Early Access. Now, the developers confirm the final release date and entice with a new trailer that provides a glimpse into the story and the city of “Baldur’s Gate”.
What kind of game is it? Baldur’s Gate 3 is a tactical, turn-based role-playing game in isometric perspective. It is the third part of a legendary series that has existed since the 90s. At the same time, it is an official offshoot of the world-renowned role-playing game “Dungeons and Dragons”.
By the end of 2021, Baldur’s Gate 3 was already one of the bestsellers on Steam, even though it hadn’t really been released yet.
What is the trailer about? The developers of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios, released a new trailer on June 8 that offers a glimpse into the story of the new installment. The Belgian studio is primarily known for its Divinity series.
The trailer features Lord Enver Gortash, who aims to conquer Baldur’s Gate and bring it glory.
The highlight of the trailer is probably the city itself, as Larian Studios presents its interpretation of Baldur’s Gate and allows us to return after 20 years.
Baldur’s Gate Comes to Life
Many of us surely remember when we could finally cross the “Lindworm Bridge” to enter Baldur’s Gate, at least if we paid the mercenary of the Flaming Fist gold and told him our origin.
At the map’s edge of the bridge, we selected the first section of Baldur’s Gate to enter. We were greeted with a small cutscene.
What was presented to us in Baldur’s Gate 1 in 10 seconds, underscored by a typical melody of the game, takes on new dimensions in the trailer. Baldur’s Gate comes to life.
What is shown in the trailer? The colorful glass dome, the statue, and the building that transitions into a ship look picturesque. The images shown make you want to set out on an exploration tour right away. Who knows what characters, places, and side quests are waiting to be discovered there.
How are fans reacting to the trailer? On YouTube, some fans under the trailer find the scenes impressive. Vital Vector writes (via youtube.com): “I can’t wait to walk on the rooftops of Baldur’s Gate. I think I will stop every 10 seconds to look around. The idea of exploring the vertical expansion of the city is very exciting!”
Other users are also eager to explore the city. This is certainly the case for most fans of the popular role-playing series.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is set to be released on August 31 for PC (Steam & GOG) and PlayStation 5. There will be a multiplayer mode where you can team up with up to four friends.
The multiplayer has already been tried out in the MeinMMO editorial team and was found to be really good.
