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DARK SECRETS: Astarion org - The Real Truth

"They let me!": Baldur's Gate 3 writer couldn't believe the nonsense Larian allowed in flavor text

I'm looking at you, Astarion's underwear

GamesRadar · Jun 1

The best possible fantasy author is writing a dark, tragic prequel novel for our beloved Baldur's Gate 3 boy Astarion

Wildly prolific fantasy and horror author T. Kingfisher just got announced as the writer of an Astarion backstory novel coming this year.

PC Gamer · Apr 24

Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion and Lae'zel actors join D&D creator's official campaign, but not as their RPG characters

Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde are taking on new roles

GamesRadar · Apr 16

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Astarion actor Neil Newbon doesn't get why games like Arc Raiders using 'dull as hell' AI for voice work don't 'go back and actually redo the lines with actors' once they make it big

"That's an option; I'm just saying."

PC Gamer · Dec 16, 2025

Neil Newbon definitely wants to play Astarion again, and if whatever studio that makes Baldur’s Gate 4 recasts him, he’ll totally ‘hunt them down and gut them like a fish’

"I hope I get to play him again."

PC Gamer · Apr 12, 2025

'This is a gift': Baldur's Village mod maker says thanks to all (especially Swen) and promises more content including an 'Astarion's Ten Hearts event' is on the way

Now that everything's sorted, work on the mod that brings Baldur's Gate 3 to Stardew Valley will resume.

PC Gamer · Apr 2, 2025

It's clear Hasbro, the custodians of D&D, have no idea what to do with Baldur's Gate 3's success—but that's nothing new, it's spent the past 10 years fumbling the bag

The instant collapse of Sigil is just the latest in a long line of missed opportunities and self-inflicted wounds.

PC Gamer · Apr 2, 2025

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Dragon Age voice actor says his favourite way to play Inquisition is as a woman who romances himself, which is apparently 'the best'

You'll go blind doing that.

PC Gamer · Mar 6, 2025

Larian Studios doesn't want to make another Baldur's Gate sequel, so Hasbro is looking elsewhere

Hasbro is looking for potential partners to work on the future of the Baldur's Gate series.

TechRadar · Apr 18, 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 fans are discussing what coffee each character would order, and reckon Astarion would be demanding an 'iced venti oat milk latte with cold foam' topped with 2 pumps of hazelnut

Gale is the James Hoffman of Baldur's Gate

PC Gamer · Apr 18, 2024

Larian accidentally broke Baldur's Gate 3 in patch 4 by making your dirty little crimes literally unforgettable

Oops, the RPG is suddenly obsessed with theft

GamesRadar · Nov 27, 2023

Astarion fans rejoice - Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 5 will let you kiss your favorite vampire properly again

Larian Studios has confirmed that it's aiming to release Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 5 this week, with a fix for Astarion's broken kisses.

TechRadar · Nov 27, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 trickster deals potentially record-breaking damage to a late-game boss by giving them 87,000 gold and dealing at least 1160 damage in a single hit

Follow the money

GamesRadar · Nov 6, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 spoils Karlach and Halsin fans with new kiss animations and leaves Astarion devotees in the friend zone

Astarion is a little shy

GamesRadar · Nov 3, 2023

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GamesRadar · Nov 1, 2023

Astarion actor set up a "support group" for his Baldur's Gate 3 co-stars because of his experiences with Resident Evil and Detroit: Become Human

The actor behind the fan-favorite vampire thief explains how the popularity of the character has affected him, and why Astarion is so well-loved

PC Gamer · Aug 18, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3's lead writer on romances: 'sex is not the goal, it's just sex'

"I know we made them too thirsty," he jokes. (But I disagree.)

Inverse · Aug 14, 2023

Can You Have Multiple Romances in 'Baldur’s Gate 3'? It's Complicated

'Baldur's Gate 3' is the horniest game of the year, which makes its lackluster approach to multiple romances feel like a disappointment.

PC Gamer · Aug 7, 2023

How to save Gandrel in Baldur's Gate 3

You can spare both him and Astarion.

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PC Gamer · Aug 4, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3's first hotfix addresses more than 150 issues including that nasty savegame bug

The first Baldur's Gate 3 update isn't massive, but it's a good start.

PC Gamer · Aug 3, 2023

I ordered Baldur's Gate 3's companions by how much their first dates would suck in real life

I'm having a normal one.

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