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Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Apologizes for Underdeveloped Character Arcs
A senior writer from Larian Studios explains that Wyll's character arc in Baldur's Gate 3 was underdeveloped due to late-stage changes and resource constraints, leading to a less satisfying story compared to other characters, though efforts were made to improve his narrative.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Developer Apologizes for Underdeveloped Wyll Arc
Originally Published 2 days ago — by IGN
A Larian Studios writer expressed regret that Wyll, a character in Baldur's Gate 3, received less content and a less fulfilling arc compared to other companions due to development challenges, illness, and timing issues, though some minor updates were made post-launch.
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Originally Published 2 days ago — by Sims Community
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Developers Address Companion Content Shortcomings
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Kotaku
Larian explained that Wyll, a companion in Baldur’s Gate 3, received less content and development due to story rewrites, health issues of the senior writer, and development constraints, leaving his storyline less fleshed out compared to other characters, despite the team’s love for the character.
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Originally Published 2 days ago — by EventHubs

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Devs Aim to Improve Sexual Content in Next Game
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Kotaku

Larian Studios plans to slow down the romantic and sexual interactions between companions in future Baldur’s Gate 3 updates and future games, focusing instead on deeper relationships and more natural relationship development, addressing previous criticisms of the game's quick-to-commit romantic confessions.
Larian Confirms No AI Use in Divinity and Baldur’s Gate 3 Development
Originally Published 2 days ago — by IGN

Larian's Reddit AMA revealed details about their upcoming game Divinity, including team growth, gameplay mechanics, engine updates, lore, and their stance on AI-generated content, emphasizing a darker tone with player agency and community-driven features.