Certainly, Baldur’s Gate 3 had its moment in the sun last year, emerging as the preeminent RPG and clinching numerous Game of the Year accolades. But in the ever-churning sea of new game releases, one might wonder: does it still hold the attention of players? The resounding answer appears to be a definitive yes.
Michael ‘Cromwelp’ Douse, the director of publishing at Larian Studios the developer behind Baldur’s Gate 3, recently disclosed the game’s current player statistics on Twitter. His revelation painted a vivid picture: “644,205 average daily players in the last 7 days is still so insane to me this far from launch.”
It’s a staggering figure, made all the more impressive by the fact that these numbers solely represent players on Steam, excluding those traversing the game’s realms on platforms like PS5 or Xbox.
644,205 average daily players in the last 7 days is still so insane to me this far from launch (just on Steam)
— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) February 23, 2024
Such insights into Baldur’s Gate 3’s average daily player count offer a rare glimpse into the game’s ongoing popularity. While concurrent player tracking on platforms like SteamDB provides a snapshot of in-game activity at a given moment, it often fails to capture the broader picture.
Average daily players, on the other hand, offer a more comprehensive and meaningful measure of the game’s sustained success, reflecting consistent engagement over time.
Regardless of the metric employed, Baldur’s Gate 3 stands as a resounding success story, thrusting Larian Studios into the spotlight. While the studio boasts a rich history of crafting beloved CRPGs, Baldur’s Gate 3 catapulted this legacy to new heights of acclaim and popularity, drawing comparisons to iconic titles like The Witcher 3.
