Baldur’s Gate 3 Director Sheds Light on Cut Content Controversy, Surprising Revelations Inside!

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Fans are craving more content and the developers are already engaging in discussions about the potential for DLC.

The game's director clarifies that certain content was omitted to ward off monotony and redundancy, but assures players that significant alterations were not implemented shortly before the game's release.

The rumors about extensive sections being removed from Baldur's Gate 3 before its launch were addressed by the game's director, who sought to dismiss them. With a campaign that can already last over 100 hours and a story that heavily focuses on player choices, coupled with a variety of character classes, the game offers significant replay value.

However, it is not surprising that fans are eager to experience even more content from one of the biggest titles of the summer. Despite not yet being available on consoles, the developers of Baldur's Gate 3 are already engaging in discussions about downloadable content (DLC). Nevertheless, there seems to be a controversy surrounding whether Larian Studios, the game's publisher and developer, removed significant amounts of content just prior to its release.

In an interview with IGN, Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke dismissed claims made by dataminers that significant portions of the game were removed before its launch, referring to the information obtained through datamining as "misleading." Vincke clarified that although they did not eliminate "large swaths" of the game, there were indeed minor elements that were trimmed as part of the game's refinement process.

Dataminers discovered that significant portions of the Upper City were removed just a few weeks before the game's launch. The game director acknowledged this and admitted that certain sections were cut to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. However, Vincke argued against the notion that major changes were made so close to the release date, stating that such decisions and content cuts are impractical considering the magnitude of these games. While Vincke's explanation seems reasonable, it's understandable why players would be disappointed to see any content removed from one of the best modern-day CPRGs.

Given the overwhelmingly positive reviews of Baldur's Gate 3, it's not surprising that fans are eager for even more content. Vincke, in fact, considered this desire for additional content as a compliment. Nevertheless, considering the extensive amount of content already included in Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios, it's difficult to imagine anyone feeling unsatisfied with their purchase.

Additionally, the team is diligently working to ready themselves for the upcoming release of next-gen consoles later this year, alongside an expansive update for Baldur's Gate 3, which the studio recently hinted at. Regardless of the outcome, it seems that fans will have an abundance of content to enjoy in the coming months.

Currently available on PC, Baldur's Gate 3 is set to release a version for PS5 on September 6, with an anticipated launch of an Xbox Series X/S version in late 2023.

Source: IGN