Baldur’s Gate 3 has enjoyed a remarkably successful launch period. From hitting a peak concurrent player count on Steam DB of 814,000 to peaking at half a million viewers on Twitch, this epic CRPG has proven its popularity time and again. It has broken records, surprised gamers the world over, and now, it’s the highest-rated game on Metacritic in 2023 – for now, at least.
It currently sits at the top of the table with a Metascore of 97, which places it above Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remastered, Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, and Diablo IV.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 has continued to stun fans since weeks before it was released. From reveals of bear fornication to the revelation that there are 17,000 possible endings to the game, it repeatedly blew the minds of prospective fans the world over. It was stated that there are 174 hours of cutscenes in this game alone, making it one of the most sizeable games to release in recent years.
On social media platforms, Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to dominate, with players taking great pleasure in sharing their (sometimes bizarre) custom characters, their builds, and their experiences with the game.
It was said by Larian – the developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 – that there are currently no plans for any expansions for the game, but never say never, right?
Do you think that anything else that’s coming this year will top Baldur’s Gate 3? How about Starfield? Let us know in the comments.
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