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Microsoft Underestimated Baldur's Gate 3's Potential in Leaked Emails, But Game Proving Critics Wrong With High Praise

  • Microsoft underestimated the potential of Baldur's Gate 3 in leaked emails, calling it a "second-run Stadia PC RPG".

  • Larian Studios says they understand Microsoft's underestimation, as there was no data to predict Baldur's Gate 3's performance.

  • Baldur's Gate 3 has received high praise, with Larian taking "giant spooky leaps" with the game's development.

  • Larian continues to release patches and hotfixes to address bugs in Baldur's Gate 3.

  • Xbox's Phil Spencer called the leaked Microsoft documents "old" and said Xbox will share real plans when ready.

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