BG3 Characters Like Astarion & Shadowheart May Return In Future Games

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While may have come to an end, that doesn't mean its cast of characters can't go on any further adventures. Following the announcement that Larian Studios won't be developing any DLC for its critically-revered RPG, the community was understandably disappointed that they wouldn't be able to spend any more time with the likes of Astarion and Shadowheart. Fortunately, due to the game being an official part of the universe, there will seemingly be more opportunities for the characters to return either in a sequel or a different medium entirely.

Speaking to PC Gamer, Hasbro's Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Licensing Eugene Evans confirmed that the company is still entertaining ideas about eventually producing, noting that some of the third game's cast could definitely make a return. Evans goes on to confirm that while he can't speak to any specific plans, he would like to believe that all the characters that were introduced in Larian's game "." Whether that be in a video or through some of tabletop adventure books remains to be seen.

While Hasbro has confirmed that it's actively talking to development studios about what could look like, it remains to be seen how it deals with the likes of Wyll, Gale, Astarion, and the rest of Tav's crew. There is a chance they could appear in a future project; featured several returning faces from the first two games, suggesting that Wizards of the Coast is open to dipping into previous releases for the sake of fans. Having said that, many of the familiar characters, like Minsc and Jaheira, were more than mere fan service and played crucial roles in the narrative.

The cast of may be what stood out most in Larian Studios' take on the Forgotten Realms. While the game received plenty of praise for its open-ended quest design and flexible problem-solving solutions, the writing and acting are considered by many to have set a new industry standard. Dedicated voice actors like the award-winning Neil Newbon and fan-favorite