There is some content that we would have liked to have had as DLC in Baldur's Gate 3, but which never saw the light of day. However, it was indeed in Larian's plans.
It goes without saying that Baldur's Gate 3 offers a long epic. But then, really long. It is rich in twists and turns, unforgettable encounters, and memorable fights. However, some players think it could have been even more massive. According to them, there are a few stories that deserve to be explored in more depth. Maybe as an extension, for example. The problem is, Larian never granted their wish. However, the studio had considered this possibility. The dream could have come true.
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This Baldur's Gate 3 DLC could have become a reality
If we know this, it is thanks to an interview between Swen Vincke, the director of the new opus, and IGN. The latter revealed juicy information on the development of the title. During our adventures in Baldur's Gate 3, we cross many diverse and varied areas. We think, for example, of the Temple of Bhaal or the region of Hautelune Towers. That said, there could have been even more. ” At one point, we thought we could reduce the size of the maps, to be able to offer a greater diversity of places to explore ».
The problem is that the studio decided that we could not “did not feel enough of the feeling of exploration”. The idea was therefore scrapped, and these additional zones never saw the light of day. And that probably includes the Avernus zone, which is located in the underworld. SPOILER WARNING from this point in the reading. Remember, at the end of the game, Karlach can return to Avernus to get rid of whatever's eating her inside. Fans have long wanted to be able to accompany him there, especially as part of a DLC for Baldur's Gate 3. But now, there is no point in hoping for anything.
Larian moves on
Unfortunately, Larian Studios will not be turning back. For those in the background, the firm has confirmed that it will not be rolling out DLC for Baldur's Gate 3. We are not going to create an extension, which is what everyone expects of us. We are not going to create Baldur's Gate 4…we will move forward “, explained the director during the Game Developers Conference. A shock for many players, but which does not appear as a big surprise for others.
Initially, Swen Vincke and his team planned to put together a sequel. But there wasn't the same spark as for Baldur's Gate 3. Not the same desire. “ We started to think about what to do next. But we quickly noticed that our hearts weren't beating fast enough. We hadn't yet mourned the loss of the current game, and launching into a new opus so soon seemed wrong to us. “, did he declare. The studio's next one is still in the works, and the only thing we know is that it is not set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
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