Larian Studios just teased the appearance of a fan-favorite character from its preceding games inBaldur’s Gate 3. The tease came in the form of a short trailer announcingBaldur’s Gate 3’s attendance for The Game Awards.ThoughBaldur’s Gate 3takes place in the same universe as its prequels, the action of the game isset 120 years after the end ofBaldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn. Despite the timeskip, it seems players might run into Minsc, the wacky heroic companion from the previous games, inBaldur’s Gate 3.RELATED:Study Reveals the 10 ‘Most Hyped’ Upcoming GamesIn a short trailer announcingBaldur’s Gate 3at the Game Awards, Larian Studios showed thestatue of Minsc and Boo in the titular city of Baldur’s Gate. The statue, erected in honor of the beloved ranger and his miniature giant space hamster, is cloaked in ivy and shrouded in darkness. However, as the camera pans to the statue’s face, a bolt of magic energy strikes its head, the foliage is burned away, and the statue’s eyes begin to glow, indicating the statue may not be what it seems.
Players privy to otherDungeons and Dragonsmaterial might be less surprised by Minsc’s apparent return inBaldur’s Gate 3. Minsc’s petrification and subsequent freedom were detailed in theLegends of Baldur’s Gatecomic series, and his recent escapades were further shown in the semi-officialDungeons and DragonssourcebookMinsc and Boo’s Journal of Villainy. Likewise, the dynamic duo appeared as aMagic: The Gatheringcard inAdventures in the Forgotten Realmsset.
ManyBaldur’s Gatefans are excited to see Minsc make his triumphant return in the new sequel. Some intrepid players had previously discovered models for Minsc and Jaheira, anotherBaldur’s Gateand companion. Now it seems Larian Studios is ready to reveal Minsc’s presence in the game, meaning Jaheira will almost certainly be returning as well.
Some players are less enthusiastic about Minsc’s return toBaldur’s Gate 3. Though quite popular, Minsc is a comic relief character whose absurd antics are not to every player’s tastes. These players would ratherBaldur’s Gate 3rely on its new characters, rather than pandering to its audience with cameos. Players won’t have to wait long to find out what sort of role Minsc will play inBaldur’s Gate 3. A full reveal trailer will air duringThe Game Awardson December 8–and if players are lucky, perhaps Larian Studios will also share a full release date forBaldur’s Gate 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3is currently in Early Access and is available for the PC.
