Google kicked off its first Stadia Connect presentation with a bang by announcingBaldur’s Gate 3, a game that fans have been waiting for sinceBaldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amnlaunched all the way back in 2000. WithBaldur’s Gate 3, fans will be getting their hands on a game that has been 20 years in the making.
Since it’s been such a long time sinceBaldur’s Gate 2’s launch, expectations forBaldur’s Gate 3will be even higher than usual. Luckily, acclaimed developerLarian Studios is handling the development ofBaldur’s Gate 3, with the company reportedly tripling its size to work on the project.
WhileBaldur’s Gate 3will be available on PC, it will have advantages for those who play it through Google Stadia. Since Google Stadia handles most of the processing in Google’s data centers, it means that gamers won’t need a powerful rig to playBaldur’s Gate 3at its highest settings. They’ll just need reasonably fast Internet - around 35 mbps or higher.
Baldur’s Gate3has been rumoredfor quite some time, so it’s no doubt exciting for fans to see the game finally announced. Unfortunately, we’re not quite sure how long fans will have to wait to actually get their hands onBaldur’s Gate 3. Right now, there is no release date information available forBaldur’s Gate 3, and we don’t know how long it’s been in development.
And while all Larian showed ofBaldur’s Gate 3was a cinematic trailer, there is some pretty significant information that can be taken from it. Namely, it seems as thoughBaldur’s Gate 3will feature Mind Flayers prominently in the story, as we see a character morph into one in the trailer.
More information onBaldur’s Gate 3should become available as the game’s development progresses. Meanwhile, fans of the classic action-RPG franchise can rest easy knowing that it’s in the hands of Larian Studios, who has a proven track record of creating similar games that have earned widespread critical acclaim.
Baldur’s Gate 3is in development for PC and Google Stadia.
