Baldur's Gate 3 Hidden Reference Is Something Most Players Will Never Discover

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A rare interaction in reveals a hidden reference to an important piece of video game history, but most players will never discover it, and even fewer will understand it. is full of Easter eggs and pop culture references, most of which take place through intricate dialogue wording or the flavor text in Inspiration pop-ups. Whether it's one of 's references to classic concepts and player hangups, or an out-of-left field quote from, these cultural touchstones help connect players to the characters, and immerse them in the story.

But sometimes, 's pop-cultural references can be a little more subtle, and that goes even beyond robotic constructs who may or may not be named after characters from. This one callback may only be familiar to those with years of experience in the franchise. And it's hard to come by, unless players follow a complicated (and sometimes unintuitive) sequence of events throughout the entire game. That said, it's a lot more touching than the average reference that normally comprises a Easter egg, and may be worth seeking out.

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As discussed extensively in a Reddit thread by Malcet, if Lae'zel takes the githyanki egg from the crèche in Act One, and manages to hold onto it all the way through the game, she'll eventually name the hatchling Xan, after a companion from the original . There are some significant differences — the original Xan is an elf enchanter, basically equivalent to a School of Enchantment wizard in 5e. Appearance-wise, he's a lot closer to Gale than he is Lae'zel, with his purple robe and dark, flowing hair. But he does share at least one similarity with Lae'zel: they're each the resident curmudgeon of their respective adventuring parties.

However,even getting to the point where the githyanki egg hatches is difficult, and requires a sustained effort by the player to keep it safe throughout