# BG3 Misc Info Est. Duration: - Complete: 70-100 hrs for main story + 100 hrs or so for side quests - Act 1: 30-50 hrs - 1 hr to get thru nautiloid first time - 10hrs to lvl 3 and goblins - Act 2: 70 hrs - Act 3: 40-50 hrs - 174 hrs of cinematics ([source](https://www.thegamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-174-hours-of-cinematics-twice-length-game-of-thrones/)) ### Awards in 2023 ##### Golden Joystick Awards - Best Storytelling - Best Game Community - Best Visual Design - PC Game of the Year - Studio of the Year (Larian Studios) - Best Supporting Performer (Neil Newbon, Astarion) - Ultimate Game of the Year ##### The Game Awards (won ) - Game of the Year - Best Community Support - Best Role Playing Game - Best Multiplayer Game - Player's Voice - Best Performance (Neil Newbon, Astarion) Nominated for - Best Game Direction (won by: Alan Wake 2) - Best Narrative (won by: Alan Wake 2) - Best Score and Music (won by: Final Fantasy XVI) ![[BG3 awards show screenshot.png]] Other Awards for "Game of the Year" - GameSpot - GamesRadar+ - ScreenRant - Brazil Game Awards - Best RPG - Best Multiplayer - Best Studio (Larian Studios) - 3DJuegos Awards - Best Story - Best Game of the Year for Readers