Larian Studios celebrated Baldur's Gate 3's anniversary by unveiling a fascinating collection of player statistics, offering a captivating glimpse into player choices and behaviors. These stats, shared on X (formerly Twitter), reveal everything from romantic entanglements to bizarre in-game antics.
Romantic Pursuits in the Forgotten Realms
The data reveals romance played a significant role. A staggering 75 million companion kisses were recorded, with Shadowheart receiving the most (27 million), followed by Astarion (15 million), and Minthara (169,937). Act 1's celebratory night saw 32.5% of players with Shadowheart, 13.5% with Karlach, and 15.6% choosing solitude. Act 3 romance favored Shadowheart (48.8%), followed by Karlach (17.6%) and Lae'zel (12.9%).
More adventurous players engaged with Halsin (658,000), with 70% preferring his human form and 30% his bear form. An impressive 1.1 million players pursued romance with the Emperor, with 63% choosing the Dream Guardian form and 37% opting for the mind flayer tentacles.
Whimsical Adventures and Quirky Choices
Beyond romance, players embraced the game's lighter side. 1.9 million players became cheese wheels, 3.5 million befriended dinosaurs, and 2 million freed Us from the Colony. Surprisingly, 3,777 Dark Urge players spared Alfira, leading to an unexpected surge in lute rock.
Animal companions also received considerable attention. Scratch the dog was petted over 120 million times, while the Owlbear Cub received over 41 million pets. A curious 141,600 players attempted to pet the Emperor's cat – the same number who conquered Honour Mode.
Character Creation and Class/Race Preferences
A remarkable 93% of players opted for custom character creation, highlighting the game's robust character customization. Among pre-made characters, Astarion (1.21 million players) was the most popular, followed by Gale (1.20 million) and Shadowheart (0.86 million). 15% of custom characters were based on the Dark Urge.
Paladin was the most chosen class (nearly 10 million), followed closely by Sorcerer and Fighter (both over 7.5 million). Other classes, including Barbarian, Rogue, Warlock, Monk, and Druid, also had substantial representation.
Elves were the most popular race (over 12.5 million), followed by Half-Elves and Humans (both 12.5 million). Tieflings (over 10 million), Drow, and Dragonborn (both over 7.5 million) also had strong representation. Half-Orcs, Githyanki, and Dwarves were less common but still notable.
Certain class/race combinations were particularly favored. Dwarves often chose Paladin (20%), Dragonborn favored Sorcerer, Halflings preferred Bard and Rogue, Gnomes favored Bards and Druids, and Tieflings balanced between Paladin, Barbarian, and Warlock.
Epic Achievements and Diverse Endings
141,660 players conquered Honour Mode, while 1,223,305 playthroughs ended in defeat (76% deleted saves, 24% continued in custom mode). 1.8 million players betrayed the Emperor, 329,000 convinced Orpheus to remain a mind flayer, and 3.3 million killed the Netherbrain (200,000 with Gale's sacrifice). A rare outcome saw 34 players experience Avatar Lae'zel's self-sacrifice after rejection by Vlaakith.
These statistics paint a vibrant picture of Baldur's Gate 3's diverse and engaged community, showcasing the many ways players have experienced the game's rich narrative and gameplay.
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