Larian Studios is currently hard at work onBaldur’s Gate 3. The epicDungeons & DragonsRPG has previously been teased as having an Early Access launch in 2020, but so far Larian hasn’t made any further announcements. That may change soon, however. Larian has now announced that it has plans to release a newBaldur’s Gate 3trailer on Friday, May 29. Expectations are certain to be high, but Larian isn’t offering any hints just yet.
In a post on Twitter,Larian Studiosreleased a simple statement saying “A Baldur’s Gate 3 sizzle is dropping tomorrow.” Sizzle implies that Larian will release a new trailer. Traditionally, a sizzle video implies a series of clips and audio intended to build up hype for a project. In gaming, that can take many different forms, but the key takeaway is that a new trailer will soon be available.
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Given that Larian Studios hasn’t talked aboutBaldur’s Gate 3in some time now, it seems a likely possibility that tomorrow’s trailer is a teaser for something else. It could be confirmation thatBaldur’s Gate 3will be showcased during anotherSummer Game Festevent, for example. Dropping a cold trailer for a major game likeBaldur’s Gate 3likely isn’t Larian’s whole plan.
As for whether Larian might be preparing to announceBaldur’s Gate 3’s Early Access launch, that’s certainly something to pay attention to. Originally, Larian teased an early access launch “in a couple of months.” That was in February. Since then, Larian’s acknowledged thatCOVID-19’s impact has slowed development, but that early access was still the plan for 2020. Hopefully, news on that front is coming soon, whether it’s tomorrow or further out.
The last time that Larian showed offBaldur’s Gate 3, it provided a full hands-on gameplay walkthrough. That means that everything is on the table for when Larian shows the game next. The team might show new gameplay, story,Dungeons & Dragonsclassesin action, or even a new cinematic. Alternatively, Larian could even announce a delay, though it probably wouldn’t have teased the trailer as a “sizzle” if so.
It took three years afterDivinity: Original Sinwas released forDivinity: Original Sin 2to launch. 2020 marks three years sinceDivinity: Original Sin 2launched, so hopefullyBaldur’s Gate 3remains on track. Expect to hear more news tomorrow.
Baldur’s Gate 3releases in early access in 2020 for PC and Stadia.
