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The article discusses the increasing trend of video game adaptations in Hollywood, highlighting that four high-potential game IPs, including Baldur's Gate 3, remain unclaimed for film or TV adaptation, with industry analysts seeing strong potential for these titles in live-action formats.
A modder has released the Ultimate Cut Content Restoration Mod for Baldur's Gate 3, which restores nearly all cut content such as equipment, abilities, and icons, providing players with a comprehensive experience of the game's full content for free.
Larian aims to develop the new Divinity RPG in three to four years, significantly faster than Baldur's Gate 3, by expanding their team and developing quests in parallel, while making limited use of generative AI mainly for concept art and internal tasks, not the final game. CEO Swen Vincke emphasizes the importance of the creative process and the challenges of scaling the company.
Larian Studios announced a new game in the Divinity series at The Game Awards 2025, with Swen Vincke discussing lessons from Baldur's Gate 3, the game's development, and their plans for universe-building and gameplay innovation, emphasizing a larger scope and creative freedom.
A dedicated modding community for Baldur’s Gate 3 is developing an ambitious new campaign set in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan, with the first playable alpha expected in the first half of 2026, promising a deep dive into the Underdark lore and new storylines.
The custom campaign mod 'Path to Menzoberranzan' for Baldur's Gate 3 is targeting a playable alpha release in the first half of 2026, featuring a tutorial level and extensive new content, with ongoing development and infrastructure upgrades to support a large-scale RPG experience.
Larian Studios released a hotfix for Baldur's Gate 3 that includes a native Steam Deck version, improving performance, stability, and mod support on the handheld device, along with various bug fixes across platforms.
The article highlights how some video game companions, initially disliked or hated, can become beloved characters over time, using Minthara from Baldur's Gate 3 as a prime example of a character who evolves from a villain to a fan favorite due to her strong personality and intriguing storyline.
Devora Wilde, the actress who voices Lae'Zel in Baldur's Gate 3, expresses a strong desire to return to her role, citing that the character still has much unexplored potential. Wilde praises the character's writing and notes that Lae'Zel's backstory is not fully developed, leaving room for further exploration. Despite being away from the role for a year, Wilde is eager to delve deeper into Lae'Zel's story, highlighting the character's unique traits and the impact they had on her personally.
Larian Studios is moving away from Vulkan and DirectX 11 for its next project, focusing instead on DirectX 12 to improve performance and graphics. The new game engine, already in pre-production, will feature enhanced visual effects, including a global illumination lighting system and mesh shaders, promising more dynamic and realistic scenes. This shift addresses technical issues faced in Baldur's Gate 3, with the new title expected after 2028.
The cast of Baldur's Gate 3 is open to returning for a potential sequel or DLC, even though Larian Studios has announced they are moving on to a new project instead of creating a direct follow-up. Jennifer English, who plays Shadowheart, emphasized the importance of maintaining the game's high-quality writing and inclusivity if a new installment were to be developed, whether by Larian or another studio. The cast's willingness to return hinges on these conditions being met to honor the characters and the audience.
Neil Newbon, known for voicing Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, recently appeared in the fan mod Fallout: London as Barry the Boat. Despite offering his voice work for free, Newbon waited nearly two years for a response from the mod's developers. The delay was due to a missed message, but Newbon holds no grudges and appreciates the passion of the development team. He emphasized that actors often work on projects for the love of the craft, regardless of their success.
The cast of Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 has formed genuine friendships over the past year since the game's release, according to Astarion's voice actor, Neil Newbon. The actors, who recorded together during the game's development, continue to meet and even play Dungeons and Dragons together. Newbon expressed gratitude for the friendships and support from Wizards of the Coast, highlighting the unique bond formed through this "extraordinary" experience. While Baldur's Gate 3 development is winding down, Larian Studios is excitedly working on their next RPG project.
Larian Studios is set to release a final major patch for Baldur's Gate 3 in 2025, featuring new subclasses, cross-play multiplayer, and cross-platform progression. This update will include a variety of fixes and enhancements, such as new abilities for Oathbreakers and a Photo Mode. The patch aims to provide a comprehensive farewell to the game before Larian moves on to new projects, with a stress test planned for early January across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3, called "Less Dead Withers," transforms the decrepit NPC Withers into a more attractive character, complete with a six-pack and various outfit options. Created by modder Lyniara, this mod reimagines Withers with better skin and muscles, offering players a humorous take on character customization. This mod is part of a broader trend where modders are adding unique and often amusing changes to the game, as official updates slow down.