Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023) — Larian Studios’ multi-award-winning RPG and a Game of the Year — is matched by an acclaimed original score from composer Borislav Slavov. Beyond its orchestral music, the game is famous for a handful of haunting vocal songs that became fan favorites.
From the sweeping main theme to the villain Raphael’s show-stopping musical number, the soundtrack is one of the most talked-about in modern gaming.
Quick Facts
| Title | Baldur’s Gate 3 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Role-playing game |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Composer | Borislav Slavov |
| PC release | August 3, 2023 |
| PS5 release | September 6, 2023 |
| Album | Baldur’s Gate 3 (Original Game Soundtrack) |
| Notable for | Vocal songs & Raphael’s boss theme |
The Score & Composer: Borislav Slavov
Borislav Slavov composed Baldur’s Gate 3’s score for Larian Studios, blending orchestral grandeur with intimate themes that adapt to the player’s choices across the Forgotten Realms.
The soundtrack’s most celebrated moments are its vocal songs. A recurring melody, “Down by the River” (sung by Mariya Anastasova), threads through the game to capture its bonds of love and friendship, while “Raphael’s Final Act” lets the charismatic devil sing his own boss-fight theme in a deliciously theatrical, Disney-villain-style number.
A trio of vocalists — Mariya Anastasova, Ilona Ivanova and Mariya Angelova — give voice to the game’s standout songs.
Baldur’s Gate 3 swept the 2023 awards season — including Game of the Year at The Game Awards — and Slavov’s music was widely praised as part of that success. The official soundtrack album collects the score’s major themes alongside the vocal songs listed below.
Notable Songs & Vocalists
Standout vocal pieces from the official soundtrack.
| Song | Vocalist / Notes |
|---|---|
| Main Theme, Pt. 1 | Borislav Slavov (instrumental) |
| Down by the River | Mariya Anastasova |
| Song of Balduran | Mariya Anastasova |
| Raphael’s Final Act | Raphael’s villain boss theme |
| I Want to Live | Ilona Ivanova |
| Weeping Dawn | Ilona Ivanova |
| The Power (song version) | Ilona Ivanova |
| Nightsong | Mariya Angelova |
Where to Stream
Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The Baldur’s Gate 3 (Original Game Soundtrack) by Borislav Slavov streams on Apple Music and Spotify.
For more game scores, browse our streaming soundtrack hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Baldur’s Gate 3 soundtrack?
The original score was composed by Borislav Slavov for Larian Studios.
Who sings “Down by the River” in Baldur’s Gate 3?
“Down by the River” is performed by vocalist Mariya Anastasova; its melody recurs across the soundtrack.
What is “Raphael’s Final Act”?
It is the villain Raphael’s boss-fight song — a theatrical musical number in which Raphael sings his own theme during the climactic showdown with him.
Where can I listen to the Baldur’s Gate 3 soundtrack?
The official soundtrack is available on Apple Music, Spotify and other services.
When was Baldur’s Gate 3 released?
It launched on PC on August 3, 2023, followed by PlayStation 5 on September 6, 2023, and later Xbox Series X/S.
Did Baldur’s Gate 3 win Game of the Year?
Yes. Baldur’s Gate 3 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023 and swept multiple other awards, with its score earning wide acclaim.
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