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If there is one game that has been making waves of excitement since its launch, then it has to be Baldur’s Gate 3. Released on August 3, 2023, on PC, this game has made a place in everyone’s heart in this short period of time, gathering close to a million players.

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The success story of this RPG title doesn’t stop here. Baldur’s Gate 3 has scored extremely well on Metacritic, one of the best review websites for games, TV series, and movies. This game has even outscored some of the best titles of all time. Let’s explore the overnight success of this game.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Ties with Tears of the Kingdom

At the time of writing this article, Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently tied with another best seller, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with a staggering score of 96 on Metacritic. Not only that, Baldur’s Gate 3 (9.3) surpasses Tear of the Kingdom (8.5) in terms of user scores on Metacritic. These awe-sparking scores have placed Baldur’s Gate 3 in tied 7th place on the list of all-time PC rankings.

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This RPG is the third main game in its series. This game was released partially in early access on October 6, 2023, on macOS, Windows, and Stadia until it was released on August 3, 2023, on PC. Although the game is about to be released on macOS and PlayStation 5 on September 6, The game’s release date on Xbox is yet to be unveiled.

This game’s simple Dungeons and Dragons RPG gameplay mechanics, stunning visuals, and impressive storytelling have helped this game reach over 800,000 players in just a few days since its launch. As things stand, Baldur’s Gate 3 boasts a concurrent playerbase of 814,666. This stat makes this game the 9th highest ranking PC game (sorted by all-time peak variable), just below another superhit, Hogwarts Legacy.

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A few days ago, Swen Vincke, the CEO of the Development company for this title, Larian Studios, tweeted that the IT team should expect a maximum of 100k players. It seems like the game stands out and prospers way beyond Vincke’s expectations.

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Fans Are Going Gaga

Fans are going absolutely crazy with the success of the game. Here are some fan reactions:

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The game’s score is incredibly impressive, according to this fan.

This fan thinks Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are going to be the primary contenders for Game of the Year.

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This fan has a quirky prediction for the Game of the Year as well.

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Although this fan pointed out the difference between the number of critic reviews of BG3 (11) and TOK (145), despite being tied for the top spot,

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One fan expresses his concern that Baldur’s Gate 3’s reviews are taking a bit long to show up. The reason may be the long length of the game, and reviewers got the codes a few days before the release.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is having one of the best times.

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Players have been captivated to game hugely. And we hope this Metacritic score will captivate more and more players.

Note : All the stats are taken at the time of writing the article. They may change further later.

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Nilendu Brahma

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Nilendu Brahma is an eSports Content Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing his passion for gaming and sports journalism to the forefront. With a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Nilendu combines his love for writing with his expertise in eSports. As a die-hard Barcelona fan and a cricket fanatic, he understands the pulse of sports enthusiasts. With a keen eye on games like Valorant, CS:GO, League of Legends, FIFA, Dota, and Call of Duty, Nilendu's in-depth knowledge and avid following of eSports make him a credible voice in the industry. In his spare time, Nilendu enjoys exploring new best sellers around the world.

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