Baldur's Gate 3 Spoilers Ahead
UPDATE: A prior version of this article incorrectly included Larian in the partnership as well as WotC and Random House. That has been corrected; otherwise, the original story follows.
An upcoming novel, set in Baldur's Gate 3's Forgotten Realms, will explore Astarion's past and his servitude to Cazador Szarr. Astarion fans, and Baldur's Gate 3 fans at large, should be sure to check it out when it releases on September 29.
However, this is just one part in a new partnership between Wizards of the Coast and publisher Random House Words. In short, the partnership will see an array of new publications released between 2026 and 2027, with at least four books (including Astarion's) releasing in 2026.
A Baldur's Gate 3 player finally adds Astarion to their party after 47 hours of playtime, finding the core party member far later than expected.
Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, the official title, releases on September 29 and explores his relationship to Cazador Szarr in the years leading up to BG3's events. Throughout, Astarion writer Stephen Rooney consulted on the novel for authenticity to the character, the world, and the lore. The associated audiobook, published by Penguin Random...
