Baldur's Gate 3 is already extremely well-loved, as shown by its performance at the 2023 Game Awards, where it won Game of the Year, alongside many more accolades. But, according to Larian's stats, over 1.3 million players have completed the game, and it has been played for over 452,556,984 hours.

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The RPG has been out since August 2023, and despite its huge array of content, plenty of players have experienced a lot of what it has to offer, especially since some have been playing since early access in October 2020. That said, there are still many ways to keep Baldur's Gate 3 feeling fresh.

10 Travel With New Companions

New Personalities And Dialogue

While it may be a very minor change to make, picking a different selection of companion characters to travel around with can bring a fresh perspective to Baldur's Gate 3. Players may be inclined to make different decisions than usual to try and appease these differing moralities.

Even the different bark lines from companions and the unique dialogue that can be heard while they converse with other characters can make the adventure and story feel quite different. Players may even find themselves growing attached to companions they hadn't initially been as drawn to.

9 Try A New Build

Vastly Different Gameplay Between Classes

New and old players alike may find themselves quickly getting bored with the gameplay and may be unable to place a finger on why. In these instances, it is worth trying a different build. While smaller details like subclass or even race can have a big impact on the gameplay and story, players are likely to feel the biggest difference by trying out a different class.

Luckily, players don't even need to start a new save to respec in this way. For a small price, the camp skeleton, Withers, is happy to help party members change their classes. The differences in playstyle between classes are so vast that a change in class or perhaps even a multiclass build may be all it takes to get them back into the gameplay.

8 Try To 100% The Achievements

Experience Everything On Offer

There are 54 achievements for Baldur's Gate 3. Larian has designed these wonderfully so that each one encourages the player to pursue something that will bring them a new cool plot moment, an additional layer of challenge, or just get them to see something silly that they might not have encountered before.

In fact, some of the achievements line up nicely with other suggestions on this list to freshen up a player's gameplay. For example, the Jack-of-all-Trades achievement requires players to multiclass into every class in the game in one run, without asking Withers to change their class at any point. This lets them try new abilities and adds a new element of challenge.

7 Install Baldur's Gate 3 Mods

Adds New Aesthetics And Gameplay Experiences

There is a reason modding is the tried and tested method for getting new experiences out of games, and it applies to Baldur's Gate 3, too. The modding community has been hard at work making a range of mods for the RPG.

While a lot of these improve cosmetic elements, there are also plenty of great gameplay additions out there. Whether players are looking for a new style or an entirely new gameplay experience, modding is the answer.

6 Restrict Your Playstyle

Brings Unique Challenges And Pushes Boundaries

Going for all the achievements is likely to restrict a player's gameplay style naturally, but for those who aren't fueled by the promise of achievements, they can still bring a new life to the game by setting themselves personal challenges.

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There are plenty of suggestions for these sorts of limitations, from non-lethal runs to solo character runs to the fabled salami build, and each adds a new element of challenge to the game. By putting a restriction on one's playstyle, players are likely to find themselves experimenting with the game's boundaries in ways they hadn't considered before.

5 Embrace The Dark Urge

Must-Play Backstory Integrates Player Character Into Game Lore

Especially for the more heroic-inclined players, trying out a Dark Urge playthrough can definitely add a new experience to the game. Whether players decide to embrace an evil playthrough entirely or whether they stay true to their principles and fight these urges, the narrative for a Dark Urge playthrough undoubtedly promises fresh encounters, cutscenes, and dialogue.

For players who haven't experienced a Dark Urge run yet, it is an absolute must. Their character will never have felt so integrated into the game's lore before.

4 Play As An Origin Character

Unique Way To Experience The Narrative

According to Larian's own stats, 94% of players created a custom character. While it is the route they recommend for a first playthrough, it is well worth trying a playthrough as one of the origin characters.

When players are already aware of these characters, their personalities, and their individual struggles, it becomes even more fascinating to see how they interact with the world and the narrative as the primary player character. Players are sure to find some new favorite lines of dialogue this way.

3 Roleplay A Favorite Character

Encourages Unique Roleplay Through Personal Attachment

Baldur's Gate 3 brings the 'roleplay' element of RPGs to a whole new level. This means that it is perfect for allowing players to create and roleplay beloved characters. Players may create a character near and dear to them from other media, promote a favorite Baldur's Gate 3 character to 'player character' status, or perhaps even use their own Dungeons and Dragons character.

Whoever they create, the opportunities for roleplay really shine when players take on a very specific personality. This can also encourage players to make choices and allies that they may not otherwise make.

2 Play An 'Honour Mode' Run

Adds A New Layer Of Challenge And Punishment

Honour Mode is the hardest difficulty for Baldur's Gate 3. Fights are harder, long rests cost more, but most terrifyingly, if the party is wiped, resulting in a game over, players have lost Honour Mode. They can still continue their save as a custom game, but the only way to beat Honour Mode is to do so without dying.

Honour Mode adds a new layer of challenge, tactics, and punishment to the game. Players who beat Honour Mode will earn a golden D20 skin.

1 Play With Friends

Award Winning Multiplayer Mode Adds Communal Chaos

The best way to inject fun into a game is to play with friends. Baldur's Gate 3 won best multiplayer at The Game Awards for a reason, after all. Playing with friends is bound to add a new experience to the game, often being far more chaotic.

Players can even combine the top two ideas and start an Honour Mode run with more experienced friends. It's a true test to see if the combined wits of Baldur's Gate 3-obsessed friends can triumph over the hardest difficulty and perhaps the truest experience of Dungeons and Dragons in a video game.