I don’t know, I think the BG branding on top of it did help with the hype because of BG2’s reputation and existing fanbase. The D&D aspect is definitely a bigger deal though.
Ultimately I think it sold well because it’s a really good game that was easy to turn into fun memes and clips. Plus early access meant there were a ton of people who already played it which helped the hype even more.
Counter: If they’d called in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition The Videogame it would have sold just as well.
I don’t agree. Plenty of DND forgotten realms games failed after bg2.
Long time between BG2’s release and the phenomenon that is Fifth Edition DnD.
The popularity and widespread appeal of dungeons and dragons in recent years can’t be overstated
I don’t know, I think the BG branding on top of it did help with the hype because of BG2’s reputation and existing fanbase. The D&D aspect is definitely a bigger deal though.
Ultimately I think it sold well because it’s a really good game that was easy to turn into fun memes and clips. Plus early access meant there were a ton of people who already played it which helped the hype even more.