Baldur's Gate 3 continues to rake in awards, a year after its full release.
Baldur's Gate 3 is like a million dollar racehorse in the gaming world. Since its release in August 2023, it has won some of the most important video game awards worldwide. It would not be BG3 if this streak were to end now.
Baldur's Gate 3 Triumphs At The Hugo Awards: A Milestone In Gaming
The latest award is the prestigious Hugo Award for Best Game or Interactive Work, a category that recently became permanent in 2024. The Hugo Awards, first established in 1953, are the highest honor in science fiction and fantasy literature, voted on by the World Science Fiction Convention. This new category recognizes the growing importance of video games, which was first announced in 2021 but has not been consistently awarded until now.Baldur's Gate 3 beat out tough competition from the likes of Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. In his acceptance speech, Larian Studios president Swen Vincke expressed his deep gratitude and emphasized the immense effort that went into creating the game's expansive, player-driven narrative.
He highlighted the challenge of creating 174 hours of cinematics to accommodate the vast array of player choices, underscoring the often underestimated difficulty of writing for video games.
Larian Studios' Award-Winning Game: Challenges and Achievements
Despite the seemingly endless stream of awards, Vincke mentioned that the studio is beginning to feel the strain, sending rotating teams to award shows to avoid disrupting development. Still, Larian remains committed to attending these events, acknowledging their importance and expressing appreciation for the recognition they've received.
While it seems inevitable that Baldur's Gate 3 will eventually stop racking up awards, for now the game continues to be hailed as a milestone in interactive storytelling.