Baldur’s Gate 3 could hit Steam Early Access in August

Larian Studios said today that Baldur’s Gate III could hit Steam Early Access in August. The company made this announcement as part of the Guerrilla Collective indie game presentation, an all-digital event that developed after the cancellation of the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo game industry trade show.

Larian is a big believer in the Early Access development model: It released both Divinity: Original Sin and its sequel that way, giving players a chance to not only get a taste of the game but provide feedback as well. The developers then use that feedback to fix bugs and other issues, adjust unbalanced systems, tighten up narratives, and more. Smaller developers also use this model to help fund their projects.