During a recent concert, My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way admitted to fans that he has yet to play the highly acclaimed RPG Baldur's Gate 3. The revelation came in response to a fan's question, displayed on a large sign, asking about his experience with the game. Way stated that his prior experience with the franchise was limited to the original Baldur's Gate. "The first one was a lot of fun. It was the closest thing at the time to playing D&D," he remarked.
Way, who has a documented history as a Dungeons & Dragons player and co-created the comic series The Umbrella Academy, also mentioned playing the Icewind Dale expansion, though he noted he simply ran out of time. When asked by fans if Baldur's Gate 3 was good, he expressed his assumption that it would be, given his positive memories of the original.
Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, caught wind of Way's comments and extended an offer via their official X account. ".@gerardway of My Chemical Romance, what do you mean you haven't played the critically-acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons RPG, @baldursgate3," the studio posted. "There's a code with your name on it if you fancy trying it."
This interaction highlights the widespread cultural impact of Baldur's Gate 3, which has garnered significant critical and player attention since its release. The offer from Larian suggests a playful acknowledgment of Way's fame and a desire to bring another high-profile individual into the game's growing fanbase.