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Before Baldur's Gate 4, We Officially Know the Continuation for This Beloved Character

With the publication of 'Astarion’s Book of Hungers', we now know that Karlach survived her dire circumstances after the conclusion of Baldur's Gate 3, returning to Faerûn and potentially setting up an intriguing continuation for her character in future games like Baldur's Gate 4.

Sophie Laurent · 1 min read

Baldur's Gate 3 Spin-off Unveils Karlach's Post-Game Fate in Astarion's Book of Hungers

More than two years after its release, Baldur's Gate 3 continues to resonate within the gaming world. Larian Studios' memorable RPG set a new standard for storytelling, and while fans eagerly await news of Baldur's Gate 4, a new Dungeons & Dragons book reveals the definitive fate of Karlach, a beloved character from Baldur's Gate 3. Baldur's Gate 3 emphasizes player-driven narratives, but developers must sometimes make definitive choices to advance the story. Astarion's Book of Hungers, a new D&D expansion, resolves Karlach's story arc following the events of BG3. Please note: major spoilers for Karlach's storyline follow. In BG3, Karlach's fate varies based on player choices, potentially leading to her death, transformation into a mind flayer, or relocation to Avernus. While the latter leaves her survival ambiguous, Astarion's Book of Hungers clarifies that she lived for years after the events of BG3 and returned to Faerûn. This confirms that she overcame her initial predicament and seemingly found a fulfilling resolution before Baldur's Gate 4. Although her ultimate story reflects the player's choices, Astarion's Book of Hungers establishes her fate.

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Game info

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. And all roads lead to the legendary city of Baldur's Gate. 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 (1139 reviews)

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