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- Karlach, a popular character from Baldurs Gate 3, has had her post-game fate revealed in the new D&D expansion, Astarions Book of Hungers.
- After potential variations in her outcome based on player choices in Baldurs Gate 3, it is confirmed that Karlach survived and returned to Faerûn following events of the game.
- Astarions Book of Hungers provides clarity on Karlachs story arc, suggesting she found a fulfilling resolution before the arrival of Baldurs Gate 4.
- Although the exact details of her ultimate story are influenced by player choices in Baldurs Gate 3, Astarions Book of Hungers has established her definitive fate post-Baldurs Gate 3.
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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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| 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 (1139 reviews) |