Alyssa Wong and Vincenzo Carratù talked about their ongoing Baldur’s Gate 3 comic series at New York Comic Con, according to Bleeding Cool News. This panel brought a long-running comic project to the attention of fans who love Larian Studios’ 2023 RPG.
The Bleeding Cool article we have doesn’t share much beyond its headline. We still don’t have confirmed details on the plot, release schedule, or how closely the comic will stick to the game’s storyline. Explosion.com won’t guess on those aspects until the creators or publisher provide official comments.
The ongoing format is the clearest indication of their plans. An “ongoing” series suggests a long-term commitment to publishing, rather than a one-off or limited run. This signals a bet on audience interest that goes beyond the game’s initial launch.
The numbers back up that bet. Baldur’s Gate 3 launched on August 3, 2023, and currently boasts a Metacritic score of 97. On Steam, 96% of its 506,258 reviews are positive, and about 42,597 players were in the game at the time we gathered this data.
The game’s critical reception remains strong. CBR recently ranked only three RPGs higher. Larian continues to release updates too, with the most recent patch notes dated March 26, 2026. A game with such an engaged audience creates a built-in readership for the comic series.
By The Numbers
| Release date | August 3, 2023 |
| Metacritic score | 97 |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (506,258 reviews) |
| Current Steam players | 42,597 |
| Price on Steam | $59.99 |
Community Pulse
The community’s response is mostly positive across the 10 signals we checked. One Steam reviewer compared the game to its predecessors, saying they “loved Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 (Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal), including Siege of Dragonspear,” and listed them among their all-time favorite CRPGs. However, there’s some dissent: another reviewer bluntly stated, “I thought video games were supposed to be fun, until I played Baldurs gate 3.”
What To Watch
- Publisher and schedule details: Knowing the frequency of issues and plans for collected editions will clarify the scale of this project.
- Story connection: Whether the comic features the game’s characters and events or tells a separate Forgotten Realms story will affect how players connect with it.
- Player count trends: Keep an eye on whether Steam’s concurrent players stay around the current 42,597 as new patches and related media roll out.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
