Baldur's Gate 3: Unveiling Hidden Depths and Industry Reflections
Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 continues to yield its secrets, with dataminers unearthing hidden content. A particularly intriguing discovery, an alternate ending, has resurfaced during testing of the upcoming eighth major patch. This dark ending involves the player character forcefully removing and destroying the illithid parasite, surviving unscathed. A subsequent choice presents itself: depart with companions, or leave them behind. Many speculate this ending will be fully implemented with patch eight's release.
This news arrives amidst industry upheaval, following BioWare's recent layoffs and subsequent discussions about the gaming industry's health. Larian Studios' publishing director, Michael Daus, has actively engaged in this conversation on social media, emphasizing the importance of valuing employees and placing the burden of financial strain on leadership rather than frontline developers. He stressed the critical role of retaining institutional knowledge for future projects, arguing against widespread layoffs between or after project completion.