Baldur’s Gate 3just revealed several new character options it is including in the game’s release. The highly-anticipated RPG is adding two extra races, a new class, and tons of new subclasses forBaldur’s Gate 3players to choose from.
In a recent Community Update, Larian Studios revealed tons of new information aboutBaldur’s Gate 3. One of the highlights of the post was that thePC release date forBaldur’s Gate 3has been moved upby nearly a month, though the PS5 launch received a slight delay.
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However, the bulk of the post talked about some of the new character creation optionsBaldur’s Gate 3is adding before the game’s launch. Half-Orcs and the otherworldly Dragonborn are rounding out the list of playable races, meaning gamers will be able to choose from everyoption from the originalDungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Player’s Handbook. Dwarf characters will also be able to play Duergar–the psionic residents of the Underdark–as a subrace option.
Additionally, the Monk class is finally coming toBaldur’s Gate 3. This zen warrior deftly wields light weapons, unarmed strikes, and ki to control the battlefield and dispatch enemies.Dungeons and Dragonsfans will recognize Monk abilitieslike Deflect Missiles and Martial Arts and can choose from the Open Hand, Shadow, and Four Elements Monastic traditions, each of which has been slightly adjusted from theirD&Dcounterparts to better fit a video game setting.
Were that not exciting enough, each ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s other 12 playable classes is getting at least one new subclass option. From the Gloom Stalker Ranger to the Wild Magic Sorcerer, every class has at least three options now–though the Cleric and Wizard have more than twice that number. With 46 subclasses available at launch, players will easily be able to create manypowerful builds fromDungeons and DragonsinBaldur’s Gate 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s release will see tons of other new features as well. The game will have 37 feats, at least half of which are new for launch, and over 600 spells and sub-spells, including dozens of options not seen in Early Access. Lastly,Baldur’s Gate 3is increasing the maximum level cap from 10 to 12. Classes will get access to powerful upper-tier abilities, such as 6th-levelspells fromDungeons and Dragonslike Chain Lightning and Otto’s Irresistible Dance for spellcasters, a third attack for Fighters, or Reliable Talent for Rogues. Players can expect to see details about these features and more on July 7 duringBaldur’s Gate 3’s final Panel From Hell.
Baldur’s Gate 3is coming to PC on August 3 and PS5 on September 6.
