One of the main reasons Baldur's Gate 3 is so beloved is because of its eclectic cast of characters. Astarion is a snarky, charismatic vampire, Shadowheart is a tough religious nut, Lae'zel is a fierce warrior, and Gale is a bit of a wet wizard. Their journey with your created Tav is special; each playthrough feels different because of their interactions.
Of course, if you don't opt to create a Tav, you can use one of Baldur's Gate 3's main cast members as an Origin Character, completing a playthrough from their perspective.
Now, a new batch of content officially vetted, uploaded, and approved by Larian is headlined by major changes to Origin Characters, giving them a brand-new perk. This comes alongside a huge new class and Warlock subclass.
Larian has done a fantastic job at keeping Baldur's Gate 3 alive. While the studio didn't really need to do anything, given just how varied each playthrough feels, it released eight major patches, with the last coming in April 2025. Although official content stopped coming, the team continued to vet the best user-created mods, uploading the cream of the crop to the console versions of its game.
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