Summary
Currently, the recently released epilogue ofBaldur’s Gate 3represents the end of the game’s story - but developer Larian Studios has hinted that they might have something more up their sleeve. Players who explored Withers' temple during the epilogue party discovered a hidden secret: a note written by Withers himself that might be an indication of either moreBaldur’s Gate 3content or an upcoming project that Larian is working on. If the note means what some fans speculate, the studio may be tackling a differentDungeons and Dragonssetting next.
Withers' Note References “A Dark Sun”
Withershas redecorated his temple hideaway for the epilogue party, and one of the new additions is a scroll placed prominently on his desk—perhaps deliberately so, as though he meant for the player to find it. The missive, which is described as written in Withers' hand and addressed to “an unknown entity”, is penned in a language that the player is not able to understand. All the information that players are given about the note’s contents consists of a single image.
You glean only the impression of dark sun in white sky, and perhaps an offer. Or a warning?
Could Larian Studios Be Working On A Dark Sun Game?
The reference to “a dark sun” naturally brings to mind theAthas setting ofDungeons and Dragons,also known as Dark Sun. LikeBaldur’s Gate,the setting received multiple video games many years ago and could be in need of a modern update. The first video game in the setting was 1993’sDark Sun: Shattered Lands,which placed players in the role of gladiators trying to escape the city-state of Draj. It was followed up by the 1994 gameDark Sun: Wake of the Ravagerand the 1996 MMORPGDark Sun Online: Crimson Sands,which ended service in 1999.
Dark Sun’ssetting of Athas is very different from the Forgotten Realms' Faerun. It is a scorching, post-apocalyptic desert world abandoned by its gods, ruled over by powerful arcane casters who are among the few able to use magic without further destroying the environment. In addition toraces appearing inBaldur’s Gate 3such as elves, dwarfs, and dragonborn, Athas is also home to half-elemental genasi, mantis-like Thri-Khreen, and dwarf-human hybrids called Mul.
Or Could It Be Hinting At Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC Featuring Cyric?
Alternately, the note may not be a reference to Dark Sun or the Athas setting at all. A “dark sun” does exist within Faerun - it is an alias for Cyric, the god of lies and trickery. Cyric does not play a large role inBaldur’s Gate 3,but one character, the bizarreStrange Ox, is known to serve him and possibly be empowered by him.
A Cyric-focused DLC forBaldur’s Gate 3could be fascinating for a number of reasons, as the god has many potential connections to the characters and events of the game. These include:
One thing is for sure: whatever Withers' strange missive means, whether it’s a whole new game orDLC forBaldur’s Gate 3,fans are eager to learn more. Speculation about the note has run rampant since the epilogue was released, with many stating they would be glad to see any newBaldur’s Gate 3or Larian-produced content, whatever form it may take.
