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Baldur's Gate 3 Bear Scene Reveal

Moment · 2023 · Notable

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A July 2023 bear-romance reveal spread through reaction clips, memes and gaming press.

Trailer · Larian Studios on YouTube
Clip · @asmongoldstories on TikTok
Clip · Larian Studios on YouTube
Baldur's Gate 3: Launch Trailer
Larian Studios on YouTube
Baldur's Gate 3 - Media, Creators & The Hobbits
ICO Partners
#baldursgate3 gonna be good :) #asmongold #asmongoldclip #asmongoldreacts #gaming #rpggames #asmongoldclip #asmongoldreacts #baldursgate
@asmongoldstories on TikTok
Steam :: Baldur's Gate 3 :: Community Update #21: Forging Your Legacy
Larian Studios via Steam
Panel From Hell: Release Showcase
Larian Studios on YouTube
Larian Studios Gets TikTok Ban for Bear-Form Druid Sex Scene in Baldur's Gate 3
Push Square
Baldur's Gate 3's Commitment to D&D Shenanigans Includes Carnal Druid Bear Sex
Gizmodo
Elf and dwarf holding hands looking at each other
PC Gamer
baldur's gate 3 surprised astarion header
Dexerto
Baldur's Gate 3 Climbs Steam Best Sellers Chart After Showing Off Bear Sex Scene
ComicBook.com
'Baldur's Gate 3' Bear Scene Proves It's Time to End Pop Culture's Worst Trend
Inverse
Baldur's Gate 3 leaps up Steam charts after bear sex reveal
PCGamesN
Baldur's Gate 3
PC Gamer
Data shows most Baldur's Gate 3 players avoid banging a bear
Wargamer
An image of Halsin, wildshaped into a bear, from Baldur's Gate 3.
PC Gamer

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How it works
Reach67ContagionNo data yetBreadth40Velocity35Longevity4249

Numbers

Seed to peak
same day
Jul 7 ’23 to Jul 7 ’23
Platforms
6
Started on X
Origin
Mixed
Gaming

Mechanics

  • Response chain
  • Controversy
  • TransgressionPrimary
  • Platform jump
  • Press loop

How it spread

Trace the origin

Larian demonstrated a bear-form romance at its showcase. Viewers shared clips and jokes, and gaming outlets covered the reaction. Press reported a Steam chart rise for the parent game; the scene’s sales contribution was not measured.

Google searchesJun ’23JulAugSepNovJan ’24MarMayJulPeakYouTubeXPressOpen webRedditTikTok
YouTubeXPressOpen webRedditTikTok

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Timeline (16)

  1. July 2023

    Larian Studios precursor · Jul 7 ’23

    Larian showed Halsin’s bear-form romance during its final Panel From Hell showcase.[1][2][4]

    Baldur's Gate 3 - Media, Creators & The Hobbits
    Open the first post ↗

  2. @vaughandavies97 seed · Jul 7 ’23

    Vaughan shared the scene and called it the proper D&D experience.[3]

    Larian Studios Gets TikTok Ban for Bear-Form Druid Sex Scene in Baldur's Gate 3

  3. IGN press · Jul 7 ’23

    IGN reported that players could romance Halsin in bear form.[4]

Origin
Mixed
Sector
Gaming
Region
BE
Reported figure
—
Evidence
Grade B

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Google searchesJun ’23JulAugSepNovJan ’24MarMayJulPeakYouTubeXPressOpen webRedditTikTok
YouTubeXPressOpen webRedditTikTok

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  1. July 2023

    Larian Studios precursor · Jul 7 ’23

    Larian showed Halsin’s bear-form romance during its final Panel From Hell showcase.[1][2][4]

    Baldur's Gate 3 - Media, Creators & The Hobbits
    Open the first post ↗

  2. @vaughandavies97 seed · Jul 7 ’23

    Vaughan shared the scene and called it the proper D&D experience.[3]

    Larian Studios Gets TikTok Ban for Bear-Form Druid Sex Scene in Baldur's Gate 3

  3. IGN press · Jul 7 ’23

    IGN reported that players could romance Halsin in bear form.[4]

  1. platform jump · Jul 7 ’23

  2. backlash · Jul 7 ’23

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