Gerard Way, lead singer of My Chemical Romance, told fans during a mid-2026 concert at Wembley Stadium that he has only played Baldur's Gate 1, not Baldur's Gate 3. He admitted, "No, I only played Baldur's Gate 1. Not that I probably wouldn't have liked 2 or 3. I did play the Icewind Dale expansion, but I just ran out of time, y'know," highlighting his limited exposure to the series beyond the original game and an expansion [1, 2, 3].
The question about Baldur's Gate 3 was brought to Way’s attention via a fan-made banner held up at the show. The banner, created by TikTok user Katana Luciana (also known as Katie.Lauren), asked him directly if he had played the latest installment. This prompted Way to ask the audience, "Did you play Baldur's Gate 3? Is it good?" to an enthusiastic positive response from the crowd, confirming the game's favorable reputation among fans [1, 2, 3].
Way’s connection to tabletop role-playing games adds context to his interest. He is a longtime fan of Dungeons & Dragons, the role-playing game on which the Baldur’s Gate series is based. This background helps explain his awareness and curiosity about the RPG series despite not having played the most recent title yet [1, 2].
Following Way’s admission, Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, publicly offered him a game code on July 13, 2026, encouraging him to try the game. The studio’s tweet came shortly after the concert and served as an open invitation from the developers to the musician [3].
The interaction between Way and his fans at Wembley and the developer’s response highlight ongoing excitement around Baldur's Gate 3. Larian Studios’ offer remains open as of today, August 10, 2026, giving Way the opportunity to explore the game in the near future.
