Key Takeaways
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- Baldurs Gate 3 development is mostly complete, with Larian Studios moving on to new projects.
- Wizards of the Coast, owner of Dungeons & Dragons, will expand the Baldurs Gate 3 universe into new content.
- A new digital release titled Astarion: Book of Hunger is scheduled for November 2025, featuring a playable version of Astarion from Baldurs Gate 3 and new rules for incorporating vampires in D&D campaigns.
- The release will offer an adventure module where players can team up with Astarion on a DM-approved quest and includes a tavern map for in-game meetups, further enriching the Forgotten Realms universe within Dungeons & Dragons.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Developer Shifts Focus, Wizards of the Coast Expands Universe with New Content
After several years of dedicated work, development on Baldur’s Gate 3 is largely complete, though Larian Studios may still release minor updates for remaining bugs. Larian Studios, the developer behind the acclaimed game, is now focused on two new projects, which the director has described as “ambitious” and even “bonkers.” While Larian shifts focus, the universe and characters from the 2023 Game of the Year continue to expand into new content. Larian Studios did not own all the rights to Baldur’s Gate 3; Wizards of the Coast holds full ownership for Dungeons & Dragons. This ownership allows Wizards of the Coast to utilize characters and creations from the game for other D&D spin-offs. Wizards of the Coast released a significant Dungeons & Dragons update last year, with new books soon to expand its iconic setting, The Forgotten Realms. These new releases include digital content featuring Astarion, the popular vampire elf from Baldur’s Gate 3.
Astarion’s Book of Hunger: Deepening Baldur’s Gate 3 Lore in The Forgotten Realms
Titled Astarion: Book of Hunger, this upcoming digital release offers a playable version of the character, along with new rules for players who wish to incorporate vampires into their D&D campaigns. Scheduled for release in November 2025, the publication will initially be exclusive to the US. It features an adventure module where players can team up with the rogue Astarion for a discreet, DM-approved quest, and includes a tavern map for in-game meetups. This expansion will further enrich The Forgotten Realms universe within Dungeons & Dragons, joining other forthcoming content. (Source: YouTube) This new release allows players to delve deeper into the Baldur’s Gate 3 lore within the broader Dungeons & Dragons world.
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Official Name | Baldur's Gate III |
Brief Summary | The land of Faerûn is in turmoil. Refugees cross the wilds, fleeing the helltorn stronghold of Elturel. A vicious cult marches across the Sword Coast, uniting every race of monsters and men under the banner of a cryptic god they call the Absolute. Chaos strikes at Faerûn's foundations, and none may escape its talons. Not even you.
The grotesque nautiloid ship appears out of nowhere, blotting out the sun. Its writhing tentacles snatch you from where you stand. The mind flayers have come, imprisoning you on their ship, infecting you with their horrid parasite. You will become one of them. By fate or fortune, you survive when the nautiloid crashes in the Sword Coast outlands. You set out for civilisation, desperate for a cure for the parasite festering in your brain, only to take centre stage in a conspiracy that runs as deep as the Nine Hells. New enemies await. As for old foes... the shadows stir. An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. |
Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, Mac |
Released | August 3, 2023 |
Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) |
Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen |
Content Rating | 19+ |
Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean |
Genre | Larian Studios |
Genre | Larian Studios |
Ratings | 95/100 (1012 reviews) |