Baldur's Gate 3 performs well on its opening weekend. Learn more about its Steam concurrent players, what fans think about Baldur's Gate 3, and possible endings.
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Baldur's Gate 3 is causing quite a stir in the gaming world, taking the top spot and attracting much interest from users and industry insiders. The game has become one of the most well-liked RPGs ever, even scoring a 90 here on Game8, thanks to its grand story and excellent translation of the Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) ruleset onto a video game.
It seems that as a result of a successful PC launch, Baldur's Gate 3 has overtaken all other pre-orders on the PlayStation Network (PSN) in the United States, according to a tweet from Benji-Sales, a gaming analyst focusing on video game sales, statistics, and social data. The announcement is no surprise given the game's large fan base and the enthusiasm surrounding its upcoming release on September 6 for the PlayStation 5.
Baldur's Gate 3 Peaks With 814K Concurrent Players
The game's success on PC, where it had an astonishing number of concurrent players during its debut weekend, can be partly credited to the hype surrounding its release. In fact, fans have already branded Baldur's Gate 3 as the most well-liked Computer RPG/Turn-based game on Steam. The game is currently placed 9th on Steam's Most Played Games ranking, with an all-time peak of 814,000 players, just below Hogwarts Legacy, which was another greatly anticipated title.
A Love Letter to the Genre, Reddit Players Say
Baldur's Gate 3 distinguishes itself in a sea of RPGs thanks to its rich material and fascinating gameplay. Players have lauded the game for its expansive world and abundance of activities and quests. Its attention to detail and devotion to creating an authentic role-playing experience has led to many users on Reddit praising Baldur's Gate 3 as a love letter to the RPG genre.
Players have waxed poetic about the game's aesthetics, plot, and immersion and expressed their delight and enjoyment of the gameplay. Larian Studios, the game's creators, have claimed that Baldur's Gate 3 has 17,000 different unique endings, providing players unparalleled agency and choice in designing their experiences.
As the release date for the PlayStation 5 version approaches, excitement will surely continue to rise. The popularity of the PC version is anticipated to significantly impact the future PlayStation 5 launch, leading many people to predict that Baldur's Gate 3 will continue to rule supreme as one of the most coveted RPGs in recent memory.
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Steam Charts | Most Played Games
Baldur's Gate 3 SteamDB Profile
Fextralife Interview With Larian Studios
Tweet From Benji-Sales About PSN Charts in US
