Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion has his hand on his chin, pondering
Image via Larian Studios
Category:
Baldur's Gate

Baldur’s Gate 3 wins high-profile award, hinting at potential GOTY status

It feels like you can't go 24 hours without hearing more BG3 praise.
Image of Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly
|

Published: Oct 12, 2023 11:11 am

One of the strongest indicators of a game’s quality is how many awards it gets before it earns Game of the Year honors. And this year, the PlayStation Players’ Choice award has given us a relatively solid idea of which games could be in the running for Game of the Year throughout the course of 2023. 

Recommended Videos

Sony revealed the winner of September’s PlayStation Players’ Choice award today, with Baldur’s Gate 3 taking home the honors. The recognition is just another one of the many accolades being swept up by Baldur’s Gate 3 during its historic post-release cycle. 

This year, PlayStation’s Players’ Choice award has been bestowed almost exclusively to games with overwhelmingly positive reception, with each of the monthly winners likely having a shot at earning Game of the Year awards in December. Titles like Resident Evil 4, Final Fantasy XVI, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor were all given Players’ Choice awards earlier this year in the months they were released, and it’s likely that those games will come back around in the GOTY discussion alongside Baldur’s Gate 3 once the Game Awards voting heats up in mid-November. 

PlayStation’s Players’ Choice award is given out each month, with fans given the chance to vote from a pool of the biggest and best releases of that month. In September, games like Lies of P and NBA 2k24 were also nominated alongside Baldur’s Gate 3. Still, if you’ve played Baldur’s Gate 3, you’d know that it’s probably well on its way to having a banner night at the Game Awards, with it likely serving as a frontrunner for this year’s Game of the Year award. 

Although Baldur’s Gate 3 was released in August on PC, it came to PlayStation in September, which made it eligible for last month’s Players’ Choice award. Armored Core 6 was given the nod in August by PlayStation. 

October should be a fairly competitive month, with upcoming releases like Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2 leading the pack. 

Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy

Others Asked

Why do players believe Baldur's Gate 3 will win Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards?

Players believe Baldur's Gate 3 will win Game of the Year because it has many elements players love, such as a compelling storyline, immersive gameplay, and a unique combat system.

Was this helpful to you?
What game by Larian Studios won Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards?

Baldur's Gate 3 won Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards.

Was this helpful to you?
What award did Baldur's Gate 3 win in 2023?

Baldur's Gate 3 won the 2023 Game of the Year Award.

Was this helpful to you?
Author
Image of Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly
Staff Writer covering World of Warcraft and League of Legends, among others. Mike's been with Dot since 2020, and has been covering esports since 2018.