The Game Awards 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3 Wins Game of the Year

The recently concluded Game Awards 2023 was a night filled with exciting announcements and premieres, with over 30 new reveals. The highlight of the event was developer Larian Studios clinching the Game of the Year award for their highly acclaimed RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3. Following their big win, Larian Studios announced that the game is now available on Xbox Series X/S, expanding its availability to include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke expressed his excitement on Twitter, stating, “I had one job and that was to announce this if we won an award – sorry all but happy it’s out there,” hinting that this news might have been intended for a live on-stage announcement. Nonetheless, the team used their acceptance speech for the Game of the Year award to commend their hardworking developers and express gratitude to the fans.

If you’re interested in learning more about the game, check out Game Informer’s Baldur’s Gate 3 review. You can also delve into why one editor believes that fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 should consider exploring the world of Dungeons & Dragons.

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