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Gerard Way Hasn't Played Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Offers a Copy

The studio's public offer turned a fan banner moment at Wembley into viral coverage that bridged music fandom and gaming culture.

Overview

  • During My Chemical Romance's Wembley Stadium show on July 11, Gerard Way stopped mid-set to answer a fan banner asking whether he had played Baldur's Gate 3.
  • Way told the crowd he had only played the original Baldur's Gate and the Icewind Dale expansion and that he 'ran out of time' to try the sequels.
  • TikTok user Katana Luciana posted POV footage of the exchange, which helped the moment spread quickly across social platforms and music and gaming outlets.
  • On July 13, Larian Studios replied publicly on X with an offer of a Baldur's Gate 3 code for Way, a direct developer outreach that has attracted thousands of likes and shares.
  • The episode highlights how live fan interactions can prompt rapid developer-celebrity engagement and shows Way's long-standing D&D ties could bring more mainstream attention to the game if he accepts the invite.