New Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Stats Prove You’re All Knife-Happy Bard Murderers

More than 500 million mods have been downloaded for Baldur's Gate 3. The game's developer, Larian, has released new player statistics that reveal unexpected player behavior. According to Yahoo Tech and Kotaku, more players have killed the character Alfira than Durge.

This is notable because Alfira is a bard, a character class typically associated with non-violent playstyles. Meanwhile, Rock Paper Shotgun notes that nearly 10,000 players have chosen to play the game in a portrait aspect ratio, a decision that deviates from the standard landscape view. GamesRadar+ reports that the most prolific save scummer in the game used the quicksave function over 1,400 times in a single playthrough.

Players and modders are affected by these trends, as they reflect the diverse ways in which the game is being experienced and modified. The next steps involve observing how Larian and the gaming community respond to these statistics, particularly in terms of future updates and mod support.