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Baldur’s Gate 3 is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of the year, both in terms of its in-game scale and the absurd hype outside of it that’s propelled the series to new heights.
With Larian Studios’ in-depth release showcase having recently concluded, player excitement surrounding the third main line installment is starting to reach an all-time high, especially now that more Baldur’s Gate 3 companions and Baldur’s Gate 3 classes have been revealed. In fact, the open world adventure’s massive fanfare is further evidenced by the claims of a few diehard followers who have boldly stated that it’ll win Game of the Year ahead of widely celebrated games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy 16, and Starfield.
According to a recently created Reddit post from a hardcore BG3 fan named Werewolfmoore, they’re apparently convinced that the latest entry will win the coveted, end-of-year award because of the “amount of things shown at this Panel from Hell [showcase] plus what was already in EA, plus what they aren’t showing.” “I’m sorry, but Zelda/FF16/Starfield won’t be able to hold a candle to this,” they continued.
A commenter under the same thread named JayCee5481 agreed with the post creator’s sentiment, but seemed resigned to another game winning the ultimate prize after saying: “It’s my goty as well but I guess because Zelda is more mainstream, Zelda is going to take it.” Of course, with most Tears of the Kingdom reviews unanimously praising Nintendo’s innovative and limitless open world creation, this may just end up being the case once the awards start being given out towards the tail end of the year.
Nevertheless, even if Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t end up winning any significant awards at year’s end, it still shouldn’t take anything away from Larian Studios’ massive, content-filled Dungeons and Dragons-inspired creation. Because a loyal player base that enjoys a game for years on end is no doubt worth more than any physical trophy.
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Baldur’s Gate 3
- Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Adventure, RPG, Strategy
