Baldur’s Gate 3 Reaches New Peak With 875K Concurrent Steam Players

Expert Verified By

Just 4K Short of Hogwarts Legacy's Record!

Baldur’s Gate 3 was already the second-biggest launch of 2023 on Steam. With Hogwarts Legacy at the top spot, the RPG was trailing by nearly 70K concurrent players. However, this is no longer the case.

While Hogwarts Legacy continues to be the most popular Steam launch of 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 nearly bridged the gap a few hours ago. Following the weekend, the game has reached over 875K concurrent players on Steam.

Why it matters: Compared to Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy belongs to a well-known IP appealing to all sorts of fans. The fact that the RPG came extremely close to Hogwarts Legacy makes it a huge achievement for Larian Studios.

Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Concurrent Players
Source: SteamDB

A few days ago, a Redditor attempted to rally fans of Larian Studios’ RPG, hoping to break 1 million concurrent players. While the Redditor was unable to reach this figure, the game has been able to set a new concurrent player record compared to its previous figures.

At the time of writing, 349K players are still engaged in the RPG and its expansive storylines. Judging from recent popularity, it is still possible for Baldur’s Gate 3 to take the lead over Hogwarts Legacy in the coming days.

Apart from its Steam popularity, the game has become a massive hit among critics. With just over 25 reviews, Baldur’s Gate 3 has become the highest-rated Metacritic game of the year.

This success has likely encouraged thousands of new players to try the RPG genre. Prior to its release, the title was considered a niche release for dedicated fans of Larian Studios’ work.

However, the game has gone above and beyond, exceeding Larian Studios’ expectations in nearly every way possible.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Unknown 9 A Sweet Baby Game Deemed Complete Failure; Future Projects Canceled

Unknown 9 Awakening developer has recently revealed that the game has been a total failure, canceling future projects.

1 in 10 Game Devs Were Laid Off In 2024, Reveals Major Survey

As the gaming industry continues to wrestle with the impact of layoffs, a survey reveals just how devastating the trend has been.

Mass Effect 5 Unlikely To Begin Production Anytime Soon, Says Former Dragon Age Boss

The BioWare team seems to be on hold as it waits for pre-production of Mass Effect 5 following Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release.

Horizon MMO Reportedly Canceled Following Recent Live Service Games Cancellation

The Horizon MMO by NCSOFT has reportedly been scrapped mid-development following the recent cancellations by Sony.

GameMax Debuts FN12A-N2 and FN12A-N2-Reverse Fans For Exceptional Cooling

GameMax has announced two new fans for the FN12A-N2 series, promising dazzling RGB and efficient cooling in one package.