Despite being released almost two years ago at this point, players are still noticing new details in Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s no wonder that this is the case considering the expansive scale and scope of the hit RPG. This tiny element may not be as well known as Act 3’s cabbage seller or its sneaky Edgar Allan Poe and Shakespeare references. Nevertheless, it has led to fun discussion on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit and a new enthusiasm to search for more hidden references in the game.
BG3 is full of obscure details. In the past few weeks, players have finally uncovered new hidden lore about the hit RPG, such as Baldur’s Gate 3’s canonical length. A line from Withers during one end-game scenario suggests that the game takes place over “a dozen tendays.” Tiny character details like Karlach’s own unique hellhound form when hit by a Wild Magic spell or an out-of-bounds area showcasing each Companion’s UI portrait character models have also led to rampant discussion by players. But the latest Baldur’s Gate 3 discovery may not even be present in the actual conversation.
Baldur's Gate 3 Can't Let One Multimedia Opportunity Slide
It's clear that Baldur's Gate 3 deserves more content, with this specific form of multimedia being the perfect avenue for the franchise.
Players Spot a 'Loch Ness Monster' in the Underdark
Rather than sparking discussion in the Baldur’s Gate 3 subReddit, this new discovery sparked debate. Reddit user u/Oweow_Wilson posed a question asking if any other players managed to spot the Loch Ness Monster in BG3's Underdark. Per a screenshot from the user, players can see what appears to be a tiny Loch Ness monster head in the distance from the beach where the ship is docked.
While some players were quick to comment on how cool this possible Easter egg is, others shared their doubts. Because the creature was spotted in the Underdark by the beach, other players simply thought it could be the figurehead of yet another ship. This is a fitting debate for a hypothetical Loch Ness monster, as the few “pictures” taken of the creature in the real world have caused similar debates with very familiar talking points. In fact, an iconic 1933 photograph of the supposed monster features the same headshape as the Loch Ness monster in Baldur’s Gate 3. The photo, which was the catalyst for the Loch Ness monster’s international acclaim, has since been debunked.
The fan theory has similarly been debunked, with one user showcasing assets of the area in which the “Loch Ness monster” was spotted. These assets include a giant monstrous skeleton, with the skull that features a very distinctly curved snout. While this photo confirmed for some members of the Baldur’s Gate 3 subReddit that the fan theory was incorrect, others ran with the bit saying that they had found Nessie’s bones. Regardless of whether this was an intended Easter egg about the Loch Ness monster or not, it’s still fun to fantasize how the famous cryptid could make its way into Baldur’s Gate 3.
How Nessie Could've Joined Baldur's Gate 3
Considering how large the Loch Ness monster supposedly is, per rumors about it swirling for almost a century, Nessie would certainly be a huge creature for players to take on in Baldur’s Gate 3. Therefore, considering her size and lovable reputation in pop culture, a full-fledged version of the Loch Ness monster likely wouldn’t be a monster players should engage in combat with. Rather, an alive version of the creature would have been a great bit of fun for players to bump into.
With a large chunk of Baldur’s Gate 3’s cast originating in the United Kingdom, references to one of the country’s most iconic cryptids could have been a fun addition. Nevertheless, this mysterious version of the Loch Ness monster spotted by players perfectly represents the cryptid’s existence as fun, but unlikely both in the real world and in Faerun.
Baldur's Gate 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Full cross-platform play.
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- RPG
