Larian Studios had its official Baldur’s Gate 3 livestream interrupted on August 5, 2026, after automated moderation systems on YouTube and TikTok flagged the broadcast for nudity. The stream, which featured a “Dark Urge” playthrough hosted by Senior Communications Director Aoife Wilson, was shut down when a scene involving the character Haarlep triggered platform violations regarding body exposure.
Quick Facts
- Event Date: August 5, 2026
- Affected Platforms: YouTube and TikTok
- Status: The stream continues to be broadcast on Twitch
- Schedule: Weekly streams resume on Wednesday, August 12
Despite the hosts attempting to obscure the content with an on-screen D20 graphic, the platforms flagged the session for “Body Exposure and Sexualized Behaviours.” Larian Studios acknowledged the disruption on social media, with the official account posting a notice that the stream remains active on Twitch while confirming the removals on other platforms.
Following the incident, the VOD of the stream was removed from YouTube. Larian Studios confirmed that the weekly series will continue as planned, with the next session scheduled for August 12.