Since its launch, Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur’s Gate 3, has examined some of the most popular and odd player choices. They have unveiled an assortment of statistics that reflect players' preferences in gameplay.
The developers at Larian Studios have carefully tracked the behavior and preferences of Baldur's Gate 3 players since the initial Early Access version of the game. A continuous flow of feedback and stats were both received and used to make changes to the game, notably, adjusting the companion characters over time.
After the first weekend following the game's official release, Larian had an extensive list of the most popular classes and races among Baldur’s Gate 3 players. This data represented choices made by players during their first playthroughs, where they selected their ideal characters for adventures into the notoriously dangerous Forgotten Realms.
Months after the official launch of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian has released new statistics. These figures highlight the amount of time and effort fans have invested into the game since its initial release, offering a fascinating glimpse into the community's commitment.
Quirky Decisions Made by Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Since Launch
An updated post on the official Larian Studios Twitter page provides a chuckle-worthy insight into the unusual gameplay choices made by Baldur's Gate 3 players since the game's release.
According to the post, the most selected races included the Paladin, Sorcerer, and Fighter classes. On the flip side, the Monk, Ranger, and Cleric classes were infrequently chosen. As for player races, the Elf, Human, and Half-Elf were most popular, whereas the Dwarf, Gnome, and Halfling races were sparingly selected.
In the realm of party members, Gale emerged as the most frequently played Origin character, with Lae’zel coming in as the least popular. As for romantic interests chosen within the game, Shadowheart topped the popularity charts, followed by Karlach and Lae’zel.
Unusual Statistics From Players
The game’s strangest stats include the astonishing fact that the game's pet dog, Scratch, has been petted no less than 48.5 million times. The Speak with Dead spell, a peculiarity unique to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, was used over 113 million times. Additionally, players have hurled 84 million Fireballs, and impressively, 2 million of them survived a brutal dinosaur attack.
What’s more, 1.2 million players had no choice but to dance under the influence of magic, while 1.24 million found themselves turned into sentient cheese. The peculiarities of the D&D universe can indeed blow the minds of players and onlookers alike!
Baldur's Gate 3 Engagement Since Launch
The level of engagement Baldur’s Gate 3 has received since its release is truly remarkable. Millions of players globally have embarked on outlandish adventures, all of which Larian Studios is keeping track of, likely for future humor-infused social media posts!