Baldur’s Gate 3: A Retrospective (PAX West 2024 Panel) 

i love how whenever sven moves you can hear it... *CLINK CLINK CLINK*

Sven still in that armor lmao

I wish I could erase my memory and play Baldur's Gate 3 for the first time once again... It was a magnificent experience

Absolutely proud of and happy for the Larian team. Thank you for creating BG3 and allowing me to have the experience I hoped for.

As a lore junky, I loved the "readables ": Doni's message in a bottle wrecked me. The notes on various underwear made me laugh. Very much appreciated.

I hope Sven never stops wearing that armor. I wish that we could stay in the hype of the game forever. I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Thank you Larian.

I'm glad Halsin could show up.

Swen said "We're game developers not managers" and it shows. With every word they say you can feel how passionate they are about their work. Must be a great atmosphere to work with those people. When I hear the CEO's of my own work company talk it always feels like they don't know what we are actually doing but Swen seems to be involved in every step of the process. I wish you all the best for your next project, Larian people, whatever it is I will be excited. Also, that shoutout to Luality was so sweet and heartwarming.

The Luality shoutout is top tier game studio stuff. I hate how much of a sucker I am for this company

Absolutely love the shoutout to Luality. She's been such a big part of the streaming community, she's a fantastic ambassador for the game, she's funny as heck, the queen of tactics & just amazing to watch. Happy belated birthday, so happy for you to be recognized.

Adam Smith, as the Writing Director, saying he skips all the dialogue to get to the combat was so validating.

the loud noise of Sven armor clanking cracks me up 😂

With BG3, I would argue that the BG Trilogy is now the greatest trilogy in video game history. Each title was critically acclaimed, commercially successful, and incredibly innovative, with each title pushing the CRPG genre forward. And with BG3, Larian now has two titles-D:OS2 and BG3-ranked among the top CRPGs of all time, cementing its legacy as a historically important developer. BG3 also highlighted how Larian and its CEO are decidedly pro-gamer, creating (and publicy advocating for) feature-complete games with no microtransactions or paid DLC, which inspired me to purchase not just BG3 but Larian's entire catalog. To say that BG3 was a major accomplishment feels like such an understatement. Congratulations to everyone at Larian for all your success!

Go Larian go! Patch 7 hype 🎉

Thank you Larian. ❤

Swen, We appreciate the personal and professional struggles you went through for the last 20 years to keep Larian Studios afloat. Also, our appreciation for the rare investors through the years that decided to believe in Swen and invest in him and Larian Studios ❤ - hopefully, all of you are swimming in more money than you know what to do with 😂.

The Baldur's Gate Trilogy used to mean BG1, BG2 Shadow of Amn and BG2 Throne of Bhaal. Larian did a perfect job creating a masterpiece that stands just as tall as the others and brings the Baldur's Gate IP to a new height in the modern gaming world.

I've just finished the game. Over 200h for the first time in tactical difficulty level. Every hour I spent - it's worth it. You created a legendary game I want to play more and more and more. I ve added the soundtrack and listened to it many and many times during the work. Guys I love you, it's the best tactical RPG ever. The funny fact, that as a divinity fan I was scared of combat system in BG3 in the beginning and even gave up after 20h. But when I returned and started to dig mechanics, oh my god, I realised everything what you did. And fell in love in this game

That shout out to Luality was so great. I was excited talking to my dad about this game I'd been playing, and he brought up a reel of hers he'd seen on RU-vid. Thank you all for making such a fantastic piece of art too. You all do a great job of reminding others just how great games can be when there is care, time, and love put into them.

GOTY 2023 will also be my GOTY 2024

If you listen carefully you can hear down by the river in Swen's clanking armour.

every-time i play through i uncover new interactions even after 650+ hours - with great writing as well. love this game. thank you 🙏

I worked at the Animation Tour at Walt Disney World in the 1990s. The Disney animators were often asked how to get into the business. Young artists asked how to submit their work for consideration. At 25:12 Alena's answer is very similar to what Disney animators look for: not perfect polished work, just original ideas and rough sketches.

Thank you for being who you are and for giving us a game for a lifetime. ❤

Thank you guys, BG3 is definitely one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had, can't wait to see your next project

Very nicely done Larian. Baldur's Gate 3 will be remembered till eternity. I first played Divinity Original Sin games and I was sad to see that they weren't as popular as they deserved. BG3 had a long story behind it of course and, with all the advertising and marketing, it got what it deserved. Both these games can't be praised enough. Congratulations. And thank you for delivering what was expected plus way more.

Luality!!! She's so awesome! How nice of y'all to do this for her. 💖

you people just make me happy and smile the whole hour :) thank you all so much for everything you did. sending much love and appreciation

Thank you for existing

Since we're at the topic of bears, one of my favorite moments was at the goblin camp when I took control of Halsin and made him sit on a chair. The exact moment I thought this is going to be a quality game.

As soon as Larian were announced as the devs for BG3 I knew it was in safe hands. Then I played the Early Access and that confirmed it. Still loving it, still savouring it - hence why I've played 175 hours solo and not finished yet. Can't wait to see what they do next.

Finally finished the game for the first time this week with 160h logged. It deserved all the praise it got.

While cloning Larian over and over might be interesting, every game studio should at least look to Larian and Sven as a Master Class in game development. Thank you for all that you have done and I am already hyped for what you all come out with next.

Just to express how much I appreciate your work on bg3: I would happily *right now* preorder whatever you're doing next. I wouldnt do that with any other Studio. Thanks Larian! ❤

The only game i preordered last year. Larian generated a lot of goodwill with the community, and it shows. Will 100% preorder the next one. I also appreciate that Larian didnt region locked their game in my country like many other gaming companies.

I liked the part where Sven turns to all AAA game companies and commented on microtransactions with "YOU CAN BITE MY SHINY METAL ASS!", cast Fireball and Dimension Door'ed out of there while heartily laughing.

We love you Larian!! Thank you for everything! More power!

I find myself wondering how bad the shipping/baggage fees were for sending armor to/from Seattle. It's great that he did that.

Mods on console, thank you Larian you never fail to impress.

Thank you, Larian, for giving us this treasure of a game 💜 It was there for me when I was alone and feeling like I didn't want to live anymore. I played a lot to get me through those feelings, and every time the game gave me something to wake up to that actually made me feel something again. This game will always be dear to me.

Thank you Larian for all the wonderful things you created und the way you do the things you do. ❤

I swear, halh of this discussion is related to the bear scene. Love this guys, they really are passionate of what they do and they seem like down to earth breath taking people.

I am so excited for whats next after BG3, thank you Larian for creating one of the best and one of my favourite games ♥

Here's to the next big one, Larian. Love you guys.

What an incredible ride. I was with you guys from the first announcement and I knew you were the right studio to make it happen. Cannot overstate how proud I am to support a developer that made one of the best games of all time, while fully engaging with the community. Not to mention speaking out on scummy industry practices. I'm so excited for whatever Larian does next. Also the shoutout for Luality's birthday was very sweet.

I am extremely impressed by BG3 as a gamer. I played 1 and 2 at their releases, and this is a fantastic successor. As a project manager, I am even more impressed by the work you guys have done with the resources available. You guys deserve all the praise. Keep fighting the good fight!

i've been playing games since i was about 6, i am 23 and baldur's gate is beyond a shadow of doubt the best game in my opinion, that i have ever played, it was magical, thank you Larian.

watching this on one screen whilst playing BG3 on the other feels just the right thing to do!

Ive been playing RPGs my whole life as my favourite genre and yet every time i boot up BG3 i feel like its the first time i grasp the actual meaning of Role-Playing

Clang cla-clang clang! Love them all!

Thank you, Larian team, from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful time I have been able to spend in DOS:1&2 and BG3! Good luck with next games, I will be waiting for them!❤

Absolutely legendary game! Can't wait for divinity 3 😉😉😉

Thx Larian for all your hard work. Looking forward to whatever you are working on. Here's hoping it's DOS3, but if it isn't, I'm still gonna support you all the way ❤️. Amazing panel. Love you all!

Thanks Larian and can't wait to see your new stuff!!

Thank you Larian ! It's been a amazing journey

great job moderating the panel; it really felt very fluid and informative and somehow condensed but everybody had a moment to speak and audience had plenty of time, this on itself was a masterclass

Greatest game everrrrrr!! Thank you Larian!❤

Thank you Larian, for creating such a masterpiece in Baldur's Gate 3, I cannot wait for your next game.

Sven’s constant armor noises and the sheer unapologetic smile on this brave woman’s face 46:32 made me laugh hard. Thank you for creating this game, Larian.

Thank you Larian, for showing the world that with passion, time and patience it's possible to make such an awesome game as BG3 is. Can't wait to hear about your next projects and jumping into previous games you made as well. Also I'd like to thank you for the shoutout to Luality on her birthday. From what I saw and heard it made her day even more wonderful. :)

Wow...I caught myself smiling ear to ear while watching this video .... Larian literally brings joy to people.

Thank you, so much. Watching your interviews restores my faith in humanity. Wishing you strength and luck in creating your new game-we eagerly await it

Until BG3, I had never bought an Early Access game.....but boy am I super glad I chose to play this game in Early Access. Such an awesome experience watching the game evolve in real time.

Daww that's so cool they recognized Luality :3

Thankyou for making one of my favorite games of all time Larian. BG3 is truly an experience I will never forget.

Whatever they make for the next game, I'm going to buy it❤

The most impressive feat that they did with this game imo is the reaction system. Very difficult to implement and you guys did it spot on.

Sven sounds like a cow with a bell. But one of those cows from Diablo that could send you to a Bovine land of horror. But seriously, you can tell a lot about a company by observing how the upper management present themselves. Larian commits to the bit.

Honestly the best overall experience I've had in over 40 years of gaming. Thanks Larian! Moving on to D:OS2 after I finish my 2nd playthrough 😊 look forward to what you guys are working on next.

BG3 es la mejor cosa que he jugado en mi vida! Gracias Larian!

well, thank you for the great game. My favorite game of all time is Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, and Baldur's Gate 3 is slowly joining that title "my favorite" :) I am playing it with my son from time to time, he is just 5, and we are having ton of fun

Thanks Larian, you guys are the best

I will miss this for BG3. Hopeful for Larain's new projects .

I can't wait to play BG3, I've played both DOS1 and DOS2 but I played the Enhanced and Definitive editions respectively and I'm holding off on playing BG3 until the full complete edition is out!

I'm so excited for your next project! If it is as good as BG3 or DOS2 I will be happy as can be.

Sven has a +2 penalty to stealth in that armor and he doesn't give af 🤣

New favourite game studio,can't wait to see the future games from Larian.

Congratulations Larian ! It’s clear that your Company has a wonderful culture and great collaboration.

They really gave a safe PR answer for the last question

15:09 "They're doing the beaarrrr!" hahaha 🤣 Great panel, looking forward to patch 7 hitting consoles then whatever game Larian are doing next!

תודה על משחק מדהים ומצפה בקוצר רוח לעוד בעתיד! ❤

Now I am really looking forward to Larian's next title.

I went to PAX West for the first time last year hearing about a booth, hoping someone from the company was there; sadly I was wrong, cause I wanted to tell any and all staff how much BG3 means to me! I assumed no one would be there this year, and now I regret not looking! XD

they don't stop serving

Been a fan since DOS, can’t wait to see whatever comes next.

I am so excited for what’s coming next from Larian. What a time to be a gamer.

I'd love to see a designer commentary at some point going through scenes of the game.

Amelia's outtake complaint that "someone's been reading Shakespeare and now it's everyone's problem" makes a lot more sense now.

Imagine working for larian making one of the greatest games in the last decade critically acclaimed universally loved now they can look forward to the future

Thank you ! We had to wait 23 years for get a new incrédible game based on D&D. And sadly we will not see that again anytime soon ( check new Wotc president... ). So Thanks again Larian , for your work , for your commitment to player's community and i mean both gamers AND roleplayers. Its a shame there so few entertainment companies like yours whatever is the media.

That was interesting to hear, thank you!

BG3 est mon jeu préféré depuis le Witcher 3, et à mon avis, de la même façon, il va devenir une sacrée référence ! Merci à tous ! 🥰

That was quite interesting, and I’m glad that Aoife will be focusing on modding soon

Even if they´ll make a pony farm simulator next, I´ll buy it for the deep story and endless possibilities :)

Now I see why they were so keen to allow characters to sleep out of their armor. Sven had firsthand experience of the matter!

Sven is very good at dodging the question of what Larian's next game will be.

In Larian we trust!

I really want a netflix documentary about the BG3 creation! But i will love some PT-BR CC in those videos... :/ I can understand english, but's a tiring thing T-T

Thank you!

Loved DOS 1 and 2, still haven't played BG3, but gonna be my game for this winter. Can't wait to play this awesome Date Simulator! :D Karlach babe!!!