Baldur's Gate 3 hits half-a-million Steam reviews, and reading them has been 'pure joy,' says Swen Vincke

12 Feb 2024Source: PC Gamer
The RPG has hit another milestone, putting it in the company of games like Stardew Valley and Payday 2.


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