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[Draugoth]

Just overthree hours after its launch, the game recorded a player count that leaves its previous record of 73,980 players three years ago in the dust, according to Steam.db.

Baldur’s Gate 3 was anticipated by fans of the RPG genre for a while. Larian Studios has packed hundreds of hours of content in the game, and these offerings have been refined over three years of early access.

With the game finally leaving early access today, expectations were high for Larian Studios’ latest work. To nobody’s surprise, Baldur’s Gate 3 has been an extremely popular launch, but it has also shattered all expectations.

Less than three hours after launch, the game has reached over 326K concurrent players on Steam.

Why it matters: This puts the game ahead of major 2023 releases like Remnant 2 and Resident Evil 4 Remake, making it a massive success for Larian Studios.

In terms of reception, Baldur’s Gate 3 has overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. Over 90% of the 70K reviews on the platform are positive. Moreover, users who have not bought the game yet are engaged with the gameplay, with over 463K viewers on Twitch.

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[Spyxos]

Okay, so I'm starting to get interested too. What is the best game to compare it to?

 

[Tomi]

This is crazy

 

[phant0m]

Okay, so I'm starting to get interested too. What is the best game to compare it to?

Baldur’s Gate II and Divinity: Original Sin II

also Pathfinder games

 

[Raphael]

And i still havent launched. Just wait a few mins.

 

[Spyxos]

Baldur’s Gate II and Divinity: Original Sin II

also Pathfinder games

I haven't played those. Is there also some Dragon Age in it?

 

[Punished Miku]

I haven't played those. Is there also some Dragon Age in it?

Dragon Age but from a top down view with a lot more complexity. Yeah.

 

[Raphael]

I haven't played those. Is there also some Dragon Age in it?

Dragon age Origins was basically a Baldurs Gate wannabe. That one was good though, not on BG level but very decent. Shame what happened after.

If you enjoyed Origins then you will enjoy bg3 most likely.

 

[Thirty7ven]

Get that bag Larian

 

[Guilty_AI]

340k now

 

[R6Rider]

That's a lot of dating.

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[R6Rider]

I really hope there are Sun Bears in this game.

 

[MarkMe2525]

That's awesome that they are seeing great success with this game. It's not my cup of tea, but the industry needs these "niche" games to make money. We need more variety.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

It will be 350k in a couple of minutes lol.

 

[geary]

What is the record for a singleplayer game?

 

[SJRB]

Twitch viewer numbers are insane too.

 

[Solidus_T]

I wonder how many are starting a save just to speedrun to some bear dating?

In all seriousness; well deserved, Larian! I can't wait to play this game this weekend!

 

[Guilty_AI]

What is the record for a singleplayer game?

1- Cyberpunk 2077 -> +1M
2- Elden Ring -> +950k
3- Hogwarts Legacy -> +875k
4- Terraria -> +485k
5- Fallout 4 -> +470K

Real chance BG3 might make it to the top 5.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

What is the record for a singleplayer game?

Cyberpunk 2077 with 1.05M CCU on Steam.

 

[VN1X]

Twitch viewer numbers are insane too.

You Dutch Bastard!

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I just wanted to say that I'm very happy for the talented folks at Larian Studios. They really deserve this huge success they're getting rn!

 

[geary]

1- Cyberpunk 2077 -> +1M
2- Elden Ring -> +950k
3- Hogwarts Legacy -> +875k
4- Terraria -> +485k
5- Fallout 4 -> +470K

Real chance BG3 might make it to the top 5.

So chances for place 4....Dunno if will reach Hogwarts

 

[Guilty_AI]

So chances for place 4....Dunno if will reach Hogwarts

yeah, my most optimistic expectations are 800k during the weekend.

 

[SJRB]

You Dutch Bastard!

Don't tell anyone!

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

You Dutch Bastard!

There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch .

 

[March Climber]

1- Cyberpunk 2077 -> +1M
2- Elden Ring -> +950k
3- Hogwarts Legacy -> +875k
4- Terraria -> +485k
5- Fallout 4 -> +470K

Real chance BG3 might make it to the top 5.

Cyberpunk 2077 with 1.05M CCU on Steam.

I still can't believe Cyberpunk charted that high. Once in a lifetime moment and they blew it. I hope BG3 continues to grow in playerbase.

Edit: Before anyone else quotes this saying 'but CP2077 sold X amount and was a success!' as some sort of rebuttal to launching a bad product, please read this post: https://www.neogaf.com/threads/baldur’s-gate-3-launches-to-massive-concurrent-steam-players-numbers.1659437/post-268248728

 

[Patrick S.]

I‘m so weak…. I want to play this on console for that lazy bed gaming experience… I don’t want to sit in front of my PC… But……

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I‘m so weak…. I want to play this on console for that lazy bed gaming experience… I don’t want to sit in front of my PC… But……

Yeah, that's exactly me right now waiting for the PS5 version.

 

[lmimmfn]

Wasn't really on my radar but have to get this

 

[acm2000]

I still can't believe Cyberpunk charted that high. Once in a lifetime moment and they blew it. I hope BG3 continues to grow in playerbase.

biggest solo concurrent on steam, 20+m sales, yeah, blew it

 

[OverHeat]

Interesting might bite.

 

[StereoVsn]

Y

Baldur’s Gate II and Divinity: Original Sin II

also Pathfinder games

Yep, play through BG1&2, then Pillars of Eternity 1&2, then Divinity Original Sin 2, followed by Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous.

After that you will be good and ready for BG3. Please allocate about 400 - 500 hours to above.

 

[Vox Machina]

Y

Yep, play through BG1&2, then Pillars of Eternity 1&2, then Divinity Original Sin 2, followed by Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous.

After that you will be good and ready for BG3. Please allocate about 400 - 500 hours to above.

700 years later... *finally boots up BG3*

 

[Buggy Loop]

I‘m so weak…. I want to play this on console for that lazy bed gaming experience… I don’t want to sit in front of my PC… But……

Plug it to TV?

 

[StereoVsn]

Throw in a wireless keyboard/mouse.

Edit: this was for above, lol, hit the wrong button.

 

[Mossybrew]

Looking forward to reading some reviews. The whole turn-based thing is a big turnoff, but it may compensate in other areas, might grab the PS5 version next month.

 

[Luipadre]

402k

 

[FearlessBelgian]

Proud of that Belgian studio.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Already 22 on the Steam all-time peak list!

Steam Charts · Most Played Games on Steam

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steamdb.info

 

[March Climber]

biggest solo concurrent on steam, 20+m sales, yeah, blew it

You sound like the people who don't understand how brand decay works and don't get that it is not an instant result. You should be more worried about CDPR 10 years from now if their next 2-3 games aren't up to par, not the CDPR of today.

If you want proof of this concept, check out how current day Marvel movies and shows are doing in streaming numbers compared to the Infinity War saga. The slope line seems to be currently pointing downwards.

 

[Luipadre]

Looking forward to reading some reviews. The whole turn-based thing is a big turnoff, but it may compensate in other areas, might grab the PS5 version next month.

Im not a huge fan of turn based games, but the combat here looks and plays satisfying

 

[Sanepar]

700-800k at night I bet.

 

[Patrick S.]

Plug it to TV?

To be fair, my PC is 3 meters to the left of the TV, and I have a brand new 5m DP to HDMI cable in my drawer...

 

[Skifi28]

 

[Last Hearth]

Already 22 on the Steam all-time peak list!

Steam Charts · Most Played Games on Steam

High-resolution charts with concurrent player counts for all Steam games, including historic data and stats. View most played games on Steam. View Steam player counts.

steamdb.info

Already surpassed Skyrim and GTAV.

 

[Punished Miku]

Already surpassed Skyrim and GTAV.

Geez, that is somehow surprising. Guess I underestimated this launch.

 

[willothedog]

I‘m so weak…. I want to play this on console for that lazy bed gaming experience… I don’t want to sit in front of my PC… But……

steamdeck...

 

[VolticArchangel]

90% of those players rn:

 

[StereoVsn]

These numbers are crazy. Is it on MS PC Store or just Steam.

I expected BG3 to do well, but not this well and this isn't even it's final form (weekend).

I had to go to the office , but BG3 has been remotely loaded and is ready to go!