The CRPG Baldur’s Gate 3 has been officially titled Game of the Year 2023 at the The Game Awards, among many of its wins.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Named GOTY at The Game Awards 2023
Larian Studios is not short of awards this season as they gained another six awards for their CRPG Baldur’s Gate 3. Sven Vincke will need to make more room on his shelf (or game awards room which it’s probably becoming at this point) as the studio collects a few more. Most notably the game was crownedGame of the Year 2023, which beat contenders Alan Wake 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,Resident Evil 4 Remake, Super Mario Bros. Wonder andThe Legends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They also won the categories: Best Performance (Neil Newbon for Astarion), Best Community Support, Best RPG, Best Multiplayer, and took home the Player’s Voice vote.
What a night. Thank you to everyone who voted in#TheGameAwards.Baldur’s Gate 3 is out now on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|Spic.twitter.com/vBlGxY5GN8— Larian Studios (@larianstudios)July 25, 2025
Baldur’s Gate out on Xbox Series X|S
That’s not the only good news, as they also announced via X that the game is finally available on Xbox Series X|S. While it was no surprise we’d be getting arelease date reveal at TGA 2023which was announced to be arriving in December, it’s great to see the game make its way to the console after a long road. Larian also previously announced aPhysical Deluxe Editionwhich you can pre-order for early 2024, which is not a limited edition so don’t panic if you can’t get it yet.
Xbox players, it’s party time.Baldur’s Gate 3 is now available for Xbox Series X|S; start your adventure today!Get BG3 Here:https://t.co/cQgrmWoAQopic.twitter.com/f08upIYL9z— Larian Studios (@larianstudios)June 24, 2025
The game also had some astonishing stats revealed this week, withover 1.3 million players now having completed the game. The title also received a bigupdate 5.1which included the new Honour Mode adding some permadeath challenge, new epilogue scenes and more.
The Game Awards 2023 - Winners
You can check out the full list of winners below:
Game of the Year 2023Recognising a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.
Best Game DirectionAwarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game direction and design.
Best NarrativeFor outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.
Best Art DirectionFor outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation.
Best Score/MusicFor outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song and/or licensed soundtrack.
Best Audio DesignRecognizing the best in-game audio and sound design.
Best PerformanceAwarded to an individual for voice-over acting, motion and/or performance capture.
Games for ImpactFor a thought-provoking game with a pro-social meaning or message.
Best Ongoing GameAwarded to a game for outstanding development of ongoing content that evolves the player experience over time.
Best Indie GameFor outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system.
Best Debut Indie GameFor the best debut game created by a new independent studio.
Best Mobile GameFor the best game playable on a mobile device.
Best Community SupportRecognizing a game for outstanding community support, transparency and responsiveness, inclusive of social media activity and game updates/patches.
Best VR/AR GameFor the best game experience playable in virtual or augmented reality, irrespective of platform.
Innovation in AccessibilityRecognizing software and/or hardware that is pushing the medium forward by adding features, technology and content to help games be played and enjoyed by an even wider audience.
Best Action GameFor the best game in the action genre focused primarily on combat.
Best Action/Adventure GameFor the best action/adventure game, combining combat with traversal and puzzle solving.
Best RPGFor the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression, including massively multiplayer experiences.
Best Fighting GameFor the best game designed primarily around head-to-head combat.
Best Family GameFor the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre or platform.
Best Sports/Racing GameFor the best traditional and non-traditional sports and racing game.
Best SIM/Strategy GameBest game focused on real time or turn-based simulation or strategy gameplay, irrespective of platform.
Best Multiplayer GameFor outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre or platform.
Content Creator of the YearFor a streamer or content creator who has made an important and positive impact on the community in 2021.
Best Esports AthleteThe esports athlete judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021, irrespective of game.
Best Esports CoachThe Esports coach judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.
Best Esports EventRecognizing an event (across single or multiple days) that delivered a best-of-class experience for participants and the broadcast audience.
Best Esports GameFor the game that has delivered the best overall esports experience to players (inclusive of tournaments, community support and content updates), irrespective of genre or platform.
Best Esports TeamRecognizing a specific esports team (not the full organization) judged the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.
Most Anticipated GameRecognizing an announced game that has demonstrably illustrated potential to push the gaming medium forward.
Best AdaptationCelebrating game-inspired projects across entertainment including TV, movies, comics, and more.
Players' VoiceThis category is 100% voted on by fans for their favorite game of 2023.
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