Baldur’s Gate 3 can’t be stopped, wins Game of the Year at the Steam Awards
Victory lap
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Baldur’s Gate 3has enjoyed monumental success, receiving acclaim from critics and fans alike. In light of this success, Larian Studios' ambitious fantasy role-playing game (RPG) is still collecting accolades, winning both Game of the Year and Outstanding Story-Rich Game at the2023 Steam Awards.
From our perspective, this comes as no surprise. As well as winning Game of the Year atThe Game Awards 2023,Baldur’s Gate 3also toppedour own Game of the Year listhere at TechRadar Gaming. The title’srelatable characters, deep scope for customization, sweeping narrative, andemphasis on player choiceall add up to create agenuinely transformative game.
Decided by vote across theSteamcommunity,Baldur’s Gate 3defeated rival titlesEA Sports FC 24,Hogwarts Legacy,Lethal Company,andResident Evil 4to claim the coveted Game of the Year award. Larian’s RPG also took the Outstanding Story-Rich Game award, facing stiff competition from other finalists likeStar Wars Jedi: SurvivorandLies of P.
Larian took to Twitterto celebrate the win, stating: “After more than 40 million votes, we’re delighted thatBaldur’s Gate 3has won Game of the Year AND Outstanding Story-Rich Game in this year’s Steam Awards. Thank you all for supportingBaldur’s Gate 3.”
After more than 40 Million votes, we’re delighted that Baldur’s Gate 3 has won Game of the Year AND Outstanding Story-Rich Game in this year’s Steam Awards. Thank you all for supporting Baldur’s Gate 3 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/5sHU9frP9lJanuary 2, 2024
Larian’s founder and CEO Swen Vincke alsoexpressed his joyatBaldur’s Gate 3’s Steam Awards victories in a Tweet of his own, saying: “Thank you each and [every one] of you who voted for us! What a great way to start the new year. We’re very grateful for all the reviews you’ve been posting - there is nothing more motivating for a developer than seeing their players appreciate their work. Thank you!”
Since its release last year,Baldur’s Gate 3has enjoyed numerous updates courtesy of Larian, which no-doubt helped cement its wins. These include numerous bug fixes and afleshed-out epiloguein the fifth major patch which added some extra closure to the game’s complex and emotionally charged story.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of thebest RPGsof the decade so far, taking a well-earned spot on ourbest story gameslist.
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