Will Baldur’s Gate 3 have DLC? Developers weigh in

Baldur’s Gate 3 might just be one of the most well-loved games of all time. It sold beyond Larian’s wildest expectations and fans of the title have been clamoring for more since launch. So, will Baldur’s Gate 3 get any DLC?

Baldur’s Gate 3 had an explosive launch gaining widespread acclaim. It shattered records on Steam for concurrent player counts backing up the hype with more tangible numbers.

After becoming a critical, audience, and industry darling, Baldur’s Gate 3 became 2023’s Game of the Year. With accolades like that, extending its lifecycle and expanding the game seems like a no-brainer. Right?

Here is what we know about possible DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3.

Is Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC in the works?

Baldur’s Gate 3 will not be getting any dedicated DLC or expansions. Despite the game’s success and the industry’s tendency to milk anything that could generate a hint of profit, Larian has made the decision to move on.

IGN reported that Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke announced the decision at the 2024 Games Developers Conference (GDC). While there’s no official quote from Vincke, IGN stated “The developer isn’t planning to release any expansions or DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3”.

The reveal came as a bit of a shock because while Larian hadn’t previously confirmed whether or not DLC was coming, there were hints at the possibility. Senior Product Manager Tom Butler told IGN at Gamescom 2023 “We genuinely have discussions [about DLC]. We want to do more. We don’t know what yet.”

Plans have obviously changed since and while it’s a bit of a shame, what Baldur’s Gate 3 offers in its base game and the various free content updates Larian has produced since launch is enough to tide most players over.

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