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Critical Role Unveils New Game; Baldur's Gate 3 Update Coming!

3/14/2025

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Critical Role Game

Get ready, gamers! Critical Role is crafting an exciting new video game in the enchanting world of Exandria, with a thrilling reveal just around the corner, as shared by co-founder Travis Willingham. Meanwhile, Larian Studios is gearing up for Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3, promising fresh subclasses and custom campaigns to elevate the RPG adventure for fans.

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Larian Studios Tests

Larian Studios has kicked off the Patch 8 stress test for Baldur's Gate 3, unveiling exciting features such as cross-platform play and split-screen co-op for Xbox Series S. Players are encouraged to report bugs and share feedback, while the studio also reconnects with fans by reactivating its BlueSky account and joining Tumblr.

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Historical Context

Larian Studios, founded in 1996, gained prominence with the release of "Divine Divinity" in 2002. The studio's success grew with "Divinity: Original Sin" in 2014, which revitalized interest in CRPGs. "Baldur's Gate 3," released in 2023, builds on this legacy, combining rich storytelling with Dungeons & Dragons mechanics, echoing the genre's evolution since the 1980s and the resurgence of narrative-driven games.

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Critical Role Game

Get ready, gamers! Critical Role is crafting an exciting new video game in the enchanting world of Exandria, with a thrilling reveal just around the corner, as shared by co-founder Travis Willingham. Meanwhile, Larian Studios is gearing up for Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3, promising fresh subclasses and custom campaigns to elevate the RPG adventure for fans.

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