During a recent My Chemical Romance concert, lead vocalist Gerard Way publicly admitted he has not played Baldur's Gate 3, despite being a longtime Dungeons & Dragons fan. The confession came after fan Katana Luciana held up a sign asking, 'Have you played Baldur's Gate 3?' Way's bandmate drew his attention to the sign during a break between songs.
Way's History with Baldur's Gate
Way explained that he has only played the original Baldur's Gate from the late 1990s, not the sequel or the latest installment. '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,' Way told the audience. He then asked if Baldur's Gate 3 is good, prompting a massive cheer from concertgoers. 'I would assume so. The first one was a lot of fun. You know, it was the closest thing at the time to playing Dungeons & Dragons,' he added.
Larian Studios Offers a Free Copy
Developer Larian Studios, which created Baldur's Gate 3, noticed the exchange and tagged Way on X (formerly Twitter) to offer a free copy. 'We've got a code with your name on it,' the studio wrote, though Way had not responded at the time of writing. Longtime fans may be surprised by Way's admission, as he voiced a character in a Dungeons & Dragons-themed pinball machine released last year, indicating his ongoing interest in the tabletop game.
Impact and Context
Given that Baldur's Gate 3 is a lengthy role-playing game, Way may simply lack the time to play it. However, the audience's enthusiastic reaction might encourage him to sample the game. Larian Studios is currently developing a new entry in its Divinity series, while Dungeons & Dragons owner Hasbro plans to hand Baldur's Gate 4 to a different developer, though no specific studio has been announced yet.
Other Concert Moments
Way's Baldur's Gate confession is not the only surprising moment from My Chemical Romance's current tour. Earlier this month, during an emotional song, Way let out a poorly timed burp, which fans found hilarious. The band continues to tour, with fans eagerly sharing moments online.
