As the release of the full version of Baldur’s Gate 3 draws near, Larian Studios, the developers behind the highly anticipated game, are stoking excitement among players with a comprehensive video showcasing the game’s character creator.
The newly released material provides a tantalizing glimpse into the vast customization options that players will have at their disposal in the latest installment of the Baldur’s Gate series.
The in-depth video, shared by Kotaku, not only showcases the character creator but also includes an interview with Alena Dubrovina, the head of the art department at Larian Studios.
Dubrovina shares insights about the character creation process, emphasizing the wide range of options available to players while ensuring that the customization remains faithful to the rules of the game’s universe.
A Unique Approach to Customization
One notable aspect of the character creator in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the absence of sliders commonly found in many RPGs, allowing players to tweak various aspects of their character’s appearance. Instead, Larian Studios opted to provide players with a selection of pre-made models, ensuring that each change in appearance creates a distinct visual impact.
Dubrovina explains the studio’s decision, stating, “My personal experience with most [slider-based wizards] comes down to you tweaking it, it takes you a lot of time and effort, and in the end, it all looks the same. So we wanted to avoid that. If we were going to make sliders, we’d have to do something that was really unique and didn’t look the same.”
Mark your calendars! The full version of Baldur’s Gate 3 is set to release on PC on August 3, 2023, with a subsequent release on PlayStation 5 consoles on September 7, 2023.
Larian Studios promises an immersive experience with a multitude of choices, as the game is said to offer several thousand variations of endings. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure and shape your own unique character in the rich world of Baldur’s Gate 3.
