Larian Game Awards reveal rekindles interest in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity

Larian’s reveal of a new Divinity project at The Game Awards 2025 sparked an immediate uptick in player activity across its catalogue, most notably in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2. Steam charts registered noticeable weekend spikes in both daily and peak concurrent players for Baldur’s Gate 3, while Divinity: Original Sin 2 logged its best month since 2017. The reaction highlights how a high-profile studio announcement can revive interest in older releases and keep community momentum strong.

Studio head Swen Vincke fronted the announcement, and the show-and-tell triggered renewed attention from streamers, co-op groups, and solo players revisiting saved campaigns. Baldur’s Gate 3’s surge comes more than two years after launch, reinforcing the game’s long-tail strength and the way modern CRPGs sustain active player bases well beyond their initial release window. For many players, the reveal acted as a prompt to rejoin parties, test new builds, and explore mod updates that accumulated since launch.

The practical impact is immediate for players and organizers. Streamers and content creators can leverage renewed interest to schedule co-op sessions, challenge runs, or theme-based streams that bridge Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Divinity series. Modders benefit from fresh eyeballs on their work, increasing the likelihood that community-created patches and overhaul mods will spread faster. Guilds and friend groups should expect more join requests and public lobbies as casual players return to see what lured the crowd back.

From a broader perspective, the spike underscores how IP visibility and developer momentum drive sales and engagement for back catalogue titles. Game stores and digital marketplaces often react to these surges with temporary discounts or featured placement, so check storefronts and Steam charts if you’re hunting for deals or trying to coordinate a group session. Publishers watching engagement metrics will take note; healthy back catalogue performance can influence the timing and scale of future announcements, expansions, or remasters.

For readers who shelved a character or never finished act two, now is a sensible moment to jump back in: sync mods, verify saves, and plan a party comp or stream slot before interest cools. The reveal also sets expectations for more Divinity-related updates from Larian, and the community should watch official channels for release windows, developer diaries, and potential beta opportunities. The immediate boost in players shows Larian’s announcements still carry weight, and that momentum is likely to shape both community activity and the studio’s roadmap in the months ahead.