Druids Can't Wild Shape Into Animals Other Than Bears For Romance In Baldur's Gate 3

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Larian Studios has confirmed that Halsin will only be able to take the form of a bear during his infamous romance scene in Baldur's Gate 3 and that the moment serves to highlight his character more than anything else.

Baldur's Gate 3 has always been a popular game that many people are excited about, but it's easy to pinpoint the moment where it went mainstream - the bear sex scene. During a Panel from Hell showcase, Larian decided to show off some of the game's romance options, including one with a Druid named Halsin. In the scene, Halsin uses his Wild Shape to transform into a bear and, uh, well I'm sure you know enough about the birds and the bees to figure out the rest.

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This scene skyrocketed Baldur's Gate 3's popularity and put it on the map even more than it was before. With that in mind, I reached out to Larian Studios to ask some questions about the infamous scene and how the team has responded to it being such a big hit. Let's get one thing out of the way first, though - Halsin will only take the form of a bear during the romance, so don't go expecting a bunch of different animals to get down with.

"There’s only that one moment," Larian Studio tells me. "It serves to highlight a part of Halsin’s character more than anything else – he’s an elf and a druid who’s been around for hundreds of years and has lived among animals, so he’s a bit alien in that sense. As the player who’s decided to pursue a romance with Halsin, you’re beginning to learn a lot more about him in that scene."

If only being able to shag a bear is disappointing to you then I'd consider taking some time to reflect on yourself, but I do have some good news for you. When I asked if things could