Baldur's Gate 3: Unveiling the Epic Secrets of the Cut Werewolf Character!

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Dataminers discovered a cut companion named Helia, a halfling werewolf bard in Baldur's Gate 3, who had potential voice lines in the game files.

Fans were left disappointed by Helia's absence in the game, as she would have introduced a fresh race to play and brought something unique to the overall experience. Speculations among players now revolve around the potential interactions between Helia and Astarion, as well as the intriguing possibilities her bard class could have added to her already captivating charm, drawing inspiration from the renowned reputation of bards in fiction.

Baldur's Gate 3 offers a wide selection of companions for players to choose from, including characters like Astarion and Karlach, each with their own unique traits and personalities. However, some dedicated dataminers discovered something more. Through their searches, they uncovered hidden areas, quests, and storylines, as well as a companion named Helia who was unfortunately left on the cutting room floor.

Helia, a werewolf bard of halfling descent, had actually reached an advanced stage of development, to the point where dataminers even stumbled upon potential voice lines for her in the game files of Baldur's Gate 3. Strangely enough, despite this progress, she did not make an appearance during the early access period, leaving fans confused about her character's status. It remains uncertain whether she was almost ready for release or if her inclusion was merely a stroke of luck in the form of voice lines. Ultimately, Helia was completely removed from the game and can only be found in these game files.

Details Discovered About Baldur's Gate 3's Helia in Early Access

Helia, a halfling Bard Origin character with werewolf abilities, seemed to draw inspiration from Little Red Riding Hood. Players were disappointed when they discovered that this unique small race companion had been cut from the game, especially considering the prominence of other races in Baldur's Gate 3. The addition of a character offering a new race and fresh gameplay would have been interesting. Many players hoped to see werewolves, like Helia, in the game. During the Early Access period, Helia was uncovered by dataminers along with characters such as Karlach. Regrettably, there has been no mention of Helia from the Baldur's Gate 3 team, leaving fans who had grown fond of her concept feeling heartbroken and uncertain about her future inclusion.

The outcome of Helia and Astarion's hypothetical interaction remains unknown, stirring curiosity among fans. The long-standing theme of werewolves and vampires as adversaries in various fictional works adds to the intrigue, and it would have been interesting to witness the beloved Astarion's charming demeanor falter during debates with the endearing Helia. Speculation also arises regarding Helia's temperament, considering her halfling nature rather than being a pureblood werewolf. This additional layer of complexity, intertwined with her role as a bard in Baldur's Gate 3, ignites contemplation on how it would have influenced her appeal. Bards, unfortunately, often receive a negative portrayal in literature.

Furthermore, the absence of a bard companion in the game highlights this omission even more. Fans eagerly anticipate the potential addition of missing character classes through patches or future DLCs, rousing excitement within the community. However, it appears that Larian Studios currently lacks definite plans for DLCs or expansions. Adding to the disappointment for prospective Helia enthusiasts, some developers have already embarked on other projects.

If she had been further developed and included in the casting process, she could have potentially been an NPC. Baldur's Gate 3 has a range of NPCs that would have made great companions, so adding her to the roster would have pleased the fanbase. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of her presence in the current playable version of the game. Players will have to continue hoping that a future patch update will introduce Helia.

Baldur's Gate 3 is currently available on PC and PS5, with an Xbox Series X/S port set to release in late 2023.