Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 anniversary reveals surprising player choices and achievements. Data released on Twitter (X) showcases player romance preferences, quirky interactions, and character customization trends.

Romantic Encounters in the Forgotten Realms:

Over 75 million companion kisses were recorded, with Shadowheart leading at 27 million. Astarion trailed with 15 million, while Minthara garnered 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 saw Shadowheart's popularity soar to 48.8%, followed by Karlach at 17.6% and Lae'zel at 12.9%. A more adventurous 658,000 players romanced Halsin, with 70% preferring his human form. An astounding 1.1 million players pursued a relationship with the Emperor, with 63% choosing the Dream Guardian form.

Whimsical Adventures and Unconventional Choices:

Beyond romance, players engaged in unusual activities. 1.9 million transformed into cheese wheels, 3.5 million befriended dinosaurs, and 2 million freed Us from the Colony. Despite the Dark Urge's reputation, 3,777 players spared Alfira, contributing to the game's lute rock soundtrack. Scratch the dog received over 120 million pets, while the Owlbear Cub received over 41 million. 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 created custom avatars. Astarion was the most popular pre-made character (1.21 million players), 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 (almost 10 million players), followed closely by Sorcerer and Fighter (over 7.5 million each). Elves were the most popular race (over 12.5 million), followed by Half-Elves and Humans. Specific class-race combinations emerged, such as Dwarves favoring Paladins and Dragonborn choosing Sorcerers.

Epic Achievements and Diverse Endings:

141,660 players conquered Honour Mode. 1,223,305 playthroughs ended in defeat, with 76% deleting their saves and 24% continuing 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 unique 34 players experienced Avatar Lae'zel's self-sacrifice after Vlaakith's rejection.

In conclusion, Baldur's Gate 3's anniversary statistics illustrate the game's diverse appeal, from grand battles to humorous interactions, showcasing the rich tapestry of player experiences within the Forgotten Realms.