Baldur's Gate 3 Archives

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September 26, 2026

After Warcraft 3’s first new campaign in 23 years, let’s normalize releasing new DLC for ancient RTS games

The gaming landscape is experiencing renewed interest in older titles, as seen with expansions for classics like Songs of the Past for The Witcher 3. Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur's Gate 3 are expected to remain relevant for years, making them candidates for future downloadable content. Quake has added a new episode, and Nightdive is remastering Thief. At BlizzCon 2026, the Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom expansion was announced, highlighting nostalgia for RTS games. Microsoft has revitalized the Age of Empires series with updates, while newer titles like Age of Empires 4 have struggled. Relic's Dawn of War: Definitive Edition has sold 750,000 copies, indicating demand for remastered RTS games. The remaster of Command & Conquer and Red Alert in 2020 shows the potential for nostalgia-driven content. Expanding existing titles like Rise of Nations and Supreme Commander could be beneficial, and while reactions to new content may be mixed, the concept has promise. The RTS genre has an opportunity to leverage its history while innovating for the future.

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September 26, 2026

What’s the weirdest thing that happened to you in a tabletop RPG?

Fraser Brown, Online Editor at PC Gamer, reflects on his 15 years of tabletop roleplaying experiences, sharing memorable anecdotes such as a companion covered in vomit due to the "Vomit Bandit" and his own humorous attempt to use a large table as a battering ram. He emphasizes the unpredictability and creativity of tabletop gaming, highlighting the camaraderie and joy it fosters among players.

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September 24, 2026

The Industrial Revolution is the reason RPGs have area-of-effect spells: A PC Gamer Causality Chain™

Causality Chain is a series at PC Gamer that explores the connections between history, culture, and video games. The concept of area-of-effect spells in video games began to develop in the 1980s, with the Wizardry series introducing spells that could target multiple enemies. Ultima 3 featured a noxum spell that allowed for multiple fireballs aimed at different foes, and by 1985, Ultima 4 included a tremor spell affecting all adversaries on screen. Wizard's Crown, released in 1986, showcased a fireball affecting surrounding enemies, and Ultima 5 added cone-shaped spells in 1988. That same year, SSI acquired the license to create official D&D games, leading to the release of Pool of Radiance, which introduced a true area-of-effect fireball spell that could harm party members.

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September 19, 2026

An ambitious fanmade expansion for Baldur’s Gate 3 is out after almost two years in development

Baldur's Gate 3 has a mod called "Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion," created by modder SquallyDaBeanz, which introduces a new zone named The Chionthar Wilds. This expansion offers players a fresh region to explore, contrasting with the darker themes of the game's second act. A launch trailer is available to showcase the new features and environments.

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September 1, 2026

Fable’s story will be ’15-20 hours’ long, according to its game director, although the game’s life systems are ‘limitless’

Fable will offer approximately 40 hours of gameplay, including 15 to 20 hours for the main storyline and an equal amount for side quests and exploration. The game features innovative life-systems that allow players to engage with NPCs, commit various acts, and purchase property, potentially leading to limitless gameplay possibilities. It will also introduce a sophisticated reputation system that is character-specific, allowing for nuanced in-game navigation, and wealth may enable players to bypass certain moral dilemmas.

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August 30, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company’s permadeath makes it a better RPG than most RPGs, even though it’s not really an RPG

Star Wars Zero Company is a role-playing game that combines tactical gameplay with narrative depth, allowing players to explore a universe similar to Mass Effect 2. A key feature is its system of permanent character loss, where main characters can be lost if they fall in battle three times without medical attention, adding emotional weight to player decisions. The game emphasizes meaningful choices, enriching the narrative experience. Companion questlines, such as that of the clone trooper Trick, personalize the story and deepen player engagement. While the game successfully integrates permadeath into its mechanics, the narrative and tactical elements are somewhat distinct, with potential for greater integration in future developments.

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August 23, 2026

If you’re desperate for more Baldur’s Gate 3, here’s a 6-hour mini-campaign all about Astarion with 4 different endings and 6 new companions

Larian Studios has stated they will not expand Baldur's Gate 3 further, but the modding community continues to create new content. A notable mod is a six-hour campaign titled A Dream of Silence ReVamped, inspired by an earlier text-based game by Abigail Corfman, structured into three acts, with the final act recently released. The mod can be downloaded from Nexus Mods. Additionally, Owlcat Games has shown interest in developing Baldur's Gate 4, while Larian is working on their next title in the Divinity series.

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August 15, 2026

RPG companions need to be hateable, otherwise nobody’s going to love them

Harvey Randall advocates for the inclusion of flawed, obstructive companions in RPGs to enhance storytelling. He reflects on his experience with Baldur's Gate 3, highlighting a romantic encounter with Gale that showcases the impact of character imperfections. In contrast, he critiques Dragon Age: The Veilguard for its lack of compelling character dynamics, resulting in bland archetypes. Randall discusses the "Halo effect," suggesting that flawed characters resonate more with players due to their reflection of real-life complexities. Research indicates that engaging narratives activate neurochemical responses associated with social bonding, fostering emotional connections. He argues that RPGs should embrace character imperfections to create richer interactions and encourage emotional investment from players.

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August 10, 2026

Steam Week in Review: Games about sorting 1000s of mundane objects onto shelves is the new craze sweeping PC gaming

A trend in the gaming industry has emerged, focusing on cleaning and organizing games, with titles like House Flipper, Power Wash Simulator, and Unpacking gaining popularity. This micro-genre traces back to the 1980s with the arcade game Bubbles. Recent games include Toy Shop Tidy Up, which debuted on August 7, and Cellar Keeper, also released on August 7, where players must sort 2,448 wine bottles. Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! has become the most successful sorting game, achieving a peak player count of 29,469 and over 17,000 positive reviews. Upcoming titles include Never Sort By Color, TV Archive: Tidy Up Together, and Cleaning Up The Puzzle Gallery. The rapid production of sorting simulators reflects the commercial success of games like Librarian.

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August 9, 2026

Lae’zel actor Devora Wilde didn’t know she was in Space Marine 2 until players told her

Devora Wilde is a video game voice actress known for her role as Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3. Her resume includes roles in Solasta 2, Clair Obscur, Crimson Desert, Split Fiction, and Red Solstice 2. Recently, she discovered her participation in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 after receiving fan comments and recognizing her voice in an audio log. Wilde often remains unaware of her projects until close to release, a common practice to prevent leaks. In Space Marine 2, she voiced multiple characters, including a servo-skull and a Cadian soldier. She has also voiced Tzarina Katarin Bokha in Total War: Warhammer 3, the female Arbitrator in Darktide, and a Sister of Battle in the Adepta Sororitas animation, Penitence, on Warhammer TV.