Baldur’s Gate 3 Sweeps BAFTA Games Awards 2024, Taking Home Game of the Year

Larian Studios’ critically acclaimed RPG, *Baldur’s Gate 3*, dominated the BAFTA Games Awards 2024, walking away with the coveted Game of the Year trophy along with several other honors. The ceremony, held last night in London, celebrated the best in gaming over the past year — and *Baldur’s Gate 3* stole the spotlight.

Since its release in August 2023, *Baldur’s Gate 3* has been heralded not only for its deep storytelling and impressive character development, but also for pushing the boundaries of player choice in modern RPGs. Based on Wizards of the Coast’s Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition rule set, the game captured both fans and critics with its meaningful narrative decisions, dynamic combat system, and an expansive world teeming with possibilities.

At this year’s BAFTAs, the game secured several key wins, including Best Narrative, Best Technical Achievement, and Best Performer in a Leading Role, awarded to actor Neil Newbon for his portrayal of the conflicted vampire spawn, Astarion. These wins further cement the game’s legacy as one of the most defining RPGs of the current generation.

Swen Vincke, Creative Director at Larian Studios, accepted the Game of the Year award on behalf of his team. In his acceptance speech, he praised the dedication of the developers, saying, “This journey took us over six years, and every late night, every design challenge, every playtest — it was all worth it to see players connect with our world in such a powerful way.”

This recognition at the BAFTAs follows a string of accolades the title has already received, including multiple Game of the Year titles at the 2023 Game Awards and widespread acclaim across gaming publications. With millions of copies sold and a still-thriving modding and player community, *Baldur’s Gate 3* represents not only a shining achievement for Larian Studios but also a benchmark for future narrative-driven RPGs.

With this sweep, *Baldur’s Gate 3* reinforces the notion that passion-driven, feature-rich games can still find massive success without succumbing to live service or microtransaction-heavy models.