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Baldur’s Gate 3 Nears Breaking Hogwarts Legacy’s Record

Just a few thousand players apart
by Joe Wilcock on August 15, 2023   



In recent weeks, Baldur's Gate 3 has garnered substantial attention within the gaming community, making a significant impact on Steam's concurrent player records. The action-RPG, developed by Larian Studios, has managed to attract a commendable player base, coming close to rivaling the previous record set by Hogwarts Legacy. 

Hogwarts Legacy, which launched on Steam earlier this year, amassed a noteworthy player peak of 879,308 upon its debut in February. However, it now finds itself in direct competition with Baldur's Gate 3, which has achieved a concurrent player count of 875,343 as of August 13th, according to Steam DB. While the question of whether Baldur's Gate 3 will surpass Hogwarts Legacy's record remains unanswered, the possibility is within reach.

The comparison between the two games is not entirely accurate, as Baldur's Gate 3 maintains its exclusivity to PC until its forthcoming release on PS5. In contrast, Hogwarts Legacy boasts a player base spanning across multiple platforms from day one. Despite this, Larian Studios deserves recognition for the accomplishment, particularly as CRPGs and turn-based games typically attract a smaller audience compared to other genres.

Larian's earlier offering, Divinity Original Sin 2, recorded a peak of 93,701 concurrent players on Steam. While commendable, this figure pales in comparison to the success Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved thus far. The expansive nature of Baldur's Gate 3, coupled with its allure to both dedicated fans and curious newcomers, has likely contributed to its impressive concurrent player count. Although player numbers tend to surge post-launch, the ongoing appeal of Baldur's Gate 3, given its expansive gameplay, might ensure that the game maintains a considerable player base for the foreseeable future.
 


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