The recently released game ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ has taken the gaming world by storm. Players have been clocking in countless hours playing the Dungeons and Dragons-based game since its release, and the results are astonishing. PC players have already logged in an astonishing 22,000 years of game time at the time of writing.
In less than a month since its launch, ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ has not only proven to be one of the most popular games of 2020, it has also become one of the most played RPG games in the history of video gaming. Thousands of hours have been put in by gamers, who have explored every inch of the game and its intricate storylines, leading to a cumulative game time of 22,000 years.
Various reports indicate that ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’s popularity can be attributed to its mix of classic Dungeons and Dragons storytelling and innovative game mechanics. Players can choose pre-made characters or build and customize their own, allowing for a unique play experience tailored to each individual player. The game also offers a host of campaigns and missions for players to embark on, which further contributes to the replayability of the game.
The ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ development team has noted that the amount of combined game time played is “such an incredible achievement” for any game, let alone one that has only been available for a few weeks. Lead Creative Director, Swen Vincke, praised fans for putting that much time into the game, and for taking the game and its characters into new directions that were never foreseen during its development.
“Baldur’s Gate 3” is pushing the boundaries of RPG gaming and playing a huge part in the future of the genre. It’s no surprise that so many players have already clocked in 22,000 years in the game, and we look forward to seeing just how much more time they will pour into it in the weeks and months to come.
