Baldur's Gate 3 Unveils Epic Crossover: Final Fantasy 14's Beloved Character Makes a Surprising Appearance!

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Final Fantasy 14 fans playing Baldur's Gate 3 have discovered a reference to the beloved character Haurchefant.

The inclusion of specific actions and background choices in the reference may go unnoticed during the initial playthrough.

Fans have enthusiastically embraced the crossover between the two games, illustrating the developers' insightful comprehension of their audience.

Exploring the Forgotten Realms in Baldur’s Gate 3, fans of Final Fantasy 14 have stumbled upon a nod to Haurchefant, a cherished character from the highly acclaimed MMORPG. Unearthing this reference demands that a Baldur’s Gate 3 character undertake certain actions within a specific background, hence it's possible for some players to overlook it during their initial playthrough.

Note: This article contains SIGNIFICANT SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 14: Heavensward.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a vast game with an overwhelming amount of dialogues, making it impossible for players to experience everything in just one playthrough. However, avid players are already exploring every nook and cranny of Faerun in search of Easter eggs, references, and hidden secrets.

Recently, some fans have stumbled upon a secret in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3 that directly references a character from the popular game Final Fantasy 14: Heavensward. If players have chosen the Folk Hero background, they have the opportunity to interact with Alfira, a renowned Bard NPC. By selecting certain inspiring dialogue options during their conversation, players are granted an Inspiration called “A Smile Better Suits…” Fans of Final Fantasy 14 will immediately recognize this line as the last words spoken by Haurchefant before his demise: “Oh, do not look at me so. A smile better suits a hero…”

Despite passing away more than eight years ago during an expansion, Haurchefant remains one of the most beloved characters in Final Fantasy 14. He consistently ranks highly in popularity polls, even with the introduction of a stellar cast in subsequent expansions. The game also pays homage to Haurchefant by incorporating his final words as a mantra during heartfelt moments in Shadowbringers and beyond.

Fans of both Final Fantasy 14 and Baldur's Gate 3 were thrilled with the crossover between these two beloved games. Even players who hadn't played Baldur's Gate 3 became interested, demonstrating the impressive reach of the CRPG genre. The abundance of captivating references in Baldur's Gate 3 further proved that Larian Studios understands its audience and genuinely embraces gaming culture.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has enjoyed tremendous success, despite a few glitches and performance problems. The game's launch has been exceptionally smooth, and multiple hotfixes have already been released in less than a week. With an astonishing sevenfold increase in the number of players anticipated, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a strong contender for the 2023 Game of the Year.

Currently available for PC, Baldur's Gate 3 will also be released for PS5 on September 6, with an Xbox version currently in the works.