Discover the Ultimate Baldur’s Gate 3 Easter Egg Hunt!

Baldur's Gate 3, being a massive video game, incorporates nostalgic nods to well-known fantasy literature, television shows, and other games within the genre. Cleverly hidden throughout the game, these Easter eggs take various forms, from subtle placements in evident locations to obscure corners of the interactive universe. Some references are inside jokes, intelligible only to players familiar with specific games, while others are interwoven into the main quest or even tucked away as rewards for completing side-quests or hidden missions.

8 Companions From Previous Games

Jaheira, the first character players encounter on their journey, is often foreshadowed by the appearance of the Harpers. In Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, she serves as a companion and an active member of the secretive faction. Quests related to their meddling can be undertaken during this time.

Other familiar companions from the previous games include Minsc, a righteous Ranger, and Sarevok, a rival Bhaalspawn who becomes a playable character in later expansions. Those following Shadowheart's storyline will also come across the more obscure Viconia DeVir, a Cleric of Shar, who makes an appearance in Baldur's Gate 2.

7 The Mirror Of Undertale

Undertale may appear like an old game, but it was actually released in 2015 and crafted with inspiration from classic 2D side-scrollers of the 1990s. Behind its simplistic appearance lies a captivating tale intertwined with intricate lore, and certain scenes and phrases from the game have gained significant recognition.

Among these is the dialogue prompt that emerges in Undertale when the protagonist gazes into a mirror. It presents itself as "Despite everything, it's still you." In BG3, when the main character encounters a mirror, they utter a similar phrase, such as "Still me, despite all odds," or something akin to it.

6 Quothe, The Raven

The Raven companion in the game is named "Quothe" as a reference to Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem. Regardless of the method used to summon the Raven, such as a Ranger spell or the Wizard's Find Familiar, it will always have the same name. In addition to "The Raven," Astarion also quotes another one of Poe's works, specifically "The Telltale Heart."

5 Gale Of Shakespeare

It is unclear where Gale acquired this knowledge, but being a Wizard and former romantic partner of the god Mystra could be the connection. Regardless of the origin, this spellcaster from Waterdeep frequently references Shakespeare, particularly his beloved play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Gale often quotes the famous line "What fools these mortals be," uttered by the fairy Puck, who serves the fey monarch. This connection resonates with Gale due to his personal involvement with Faerun's rendition of Titania.

4 Old Dialogue Snippets

Another Easter egg can be found in the dialogue of certain companions, not in the cut scenes, but in the brief lines of dialogue that play when a player clicks on a character's portrait or figure on the screen.

Astarion's "don't touch me" is identical to the one in BG1 and 2. When the main character would interact with NPCs in a more affluent area of Baldur's Gate, the person would snarl the same response. Karlach also possesses a maniacal laugh that appeared in previous games, and Jaheira repeats some of her old lines expressing a preference for the wilderness over the city.

3 The Cabbage Vendor

Fans of the popular TV series, "Avatar: The Last Airbender," will immediately recognize this recurring joke. The show introduced a character who innocently tried to sell vegetables but constantly ended up involved in the Avatar's adventures.

Now in the game, you'll encounter a character named Geezer Loryss in Baldur's Gate. He can be found sobbing over a pile of cabbages. Frustrated, he laments about the constant troubles caused by thieves and vandals and reserves some particularly enraged words for characters who happen to be Monks. If Aang, the main character from "Avatar: The Last Airbender," were to appear in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, he would likely be a Monk.

2 The Book Of The Evil Dead

Arguably one of the most infamous Easter eggs in the game thus far, most players will quickly identify that the design on the Necromany of Thay tome bears a striking resemblance to the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis from the notorious Evil Dead franchise. This particular book features a cover that is akin to leather and showcases a haunting screaming face.

While the design in the movies simply aims for a provocative feel, in the game, the gaping mouth actually serves a purpose. In order to delve deeper into the contents of the book, players are required to locate a special gem hidden within the sewers beneath the Blighted Village and insert it into the mouth on the cover of the book.

1 Divinity: Original Sin 2 Portraits

Larian Studios, the gaming development company behind Baldur's Gate 3, has also achieved success in the RPG genre with their previous hit series, Divinity: Original Sin. The popularity of these games is evident in BG3, as it incorporates similar combat mechanics.

Observant players who are familiar with both games will notice that some of the paintings found in BG3, whether adorning the walls of houses or serving as decor in taverns and inns, feature character portraits from Divinity: Original Sin 2. The depictions of the Red Prince and Fane have been identified by players, with the "Examine" option providing additional descriptions of these characters.

Baldur's Gate 3

Franchise Baldur's GatePlatform(s) PC, Stadia, macOS, PS5Released August 3, 2023Developer(s) Larian Studios See at Steam