Baldur's Gate 3 Sees More Players In 2024 Than During Launch Year: Here's Why

Baldur’s Gate 3 is showing no signs of slowing down, with more players jumping into the game than ever.

According to Michael Douse, Larian Studios' director of publishing, the game's average daily peak concurrent players are up 3% compared to last year, while average daily active users have increased by 20%.

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"If you zoom out on our sales chart, it looks like the heartbeat of a happy little guy," Douse shared on social media platform X.

I am also happy to announce we have achieved 1 (one) more sale in The Holy See, the Vatican itself. Thank you Mr Pope and enjoy the game.

— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) November 18, 2024

Modding Fuels The Game's Continued Success

Part of the game's staying power is its modding community. Since Tencent Holdings ADR TCEHY backed Larian added official mod support with Patch 7, fans have downloaded over 50 million mods. Some mods have even brought humor to the table, with 10,000 downloads dedicated to renaming Withers, the game's undead NPC, to "Bone Daddy."

Douse described the mods as "very good," reflecting how they continue to attract and engage players. Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, previously called mod support a way for players to take over and expand the game's world.

What's Next For Larian Studios

While Baldur's Gate 3 remains a hit, Larian is already working on its next projects. The studio briefly considered Baldur's Gate 4 but decided to explore something new.

Two games are currently in development, both based on original ideas. Larian has teased these as the studio's "best work ever," though details remain secret for now.

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Image courtesy: Larian Studios.