The Case To Add Bing Bong In Baldur's Gate 3 DLC

Summary

Fans have speculated about possible DLC for Baldur's Gate 3, including new characters, locations, quests, spells, and weapons.
Bing Bong, an imp from a D&D stream featuring cast members from the game, could be a great addition to Baldur's Gate 3 due to his charming character and potential gameplay roles.
References to the High Rollers campaign, including Bing Bong, would make fun Easter Eggs in DLC or future patches for the game.

While Larian Studios has not yet definitively confirmed if Baldur's Gate 3 will be receiving DLC, fans have already begun to speculate about what such DLC or expansions might contain. There are tons of options - new playable characters, new locations, new quests, spells, weapons, and more. However, one possibly unexpected character would make a great addition to Baldur's Gate 3 DLC for both character and gameplay reasons: Bing Bong, an adorable imp created during the High Rollers Dungeons and Dragons stream.

Bing Bong Is An Imp The Party Adopted

To promote Baldur's Gate 3, the voice actors of the six Origin characters - assisted by Narrator voice actor Amelia Tyler - played a Dungeons and Dragons one-shot created and DMed by High Rollers' Mark "Sherlock" Hulmes. The story saw the six journeying to the city of Athkatla to break a strange curse on "Tav" (the player character) and ultimately uncovering a dastardly plot masterminded by Baldur's Gate 2 villain Jon Irenicus.

During the campaign, fighter Lae'zel and cleric Shadowheart visited the WalMart knockoff "Adventurer's Mart," where they met an imp named Bing Bong who served as the store's doorbell. Bing Bong could not speak Common (other than shouting the words "Bing bong," hence his name) and neither woman spoke Infernal, but Shadowheart immediately bonded with the little guy. She decided to have Bing Bong accompany her through the rest of the adventure, much to Lae'zel's annoyance. Eventually, during the final battle, Lae'zel got so frustrated with Bing Bong that she picked him up and threw him as an improvised weapon in the battle against Irenicus. Due to a bad roll from actor Devora Wilde, Bing Bong unfortunately perished.

Lae'zel: Shadowheart, do release the imp. He's not going to come on this adventure with us. We can barely manage the others, let alone AN IMP BABY!

Shadowheart: He might be helpful! I'm keeping him, Lae'zel.

Bing Bong: -speaks Infernal-

Shadowheart: Exactly, Bing Bong.

Bing Bong Could Play Various Roles As An NPC Or Summon

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Although Bing Bong sadly died during the game, the voice actors' attachment to the adorable imp was clear. Jennifer English (Shadowheart) even hosted a "funeral" for Bing Bong via her YouTube channel, featuring an Amelia Tyler-narrated eulogy and tributes from Devora Wilde and Samantha Beart (Karlach). Fans have also come to love the character, drawing fan art of him enjoying his time with the party.

The addition of Bing Bong in Baldur's Gate 3 DLC would make a fun reference to the cast's memorable DND game. There are several roles Bing Bong could play in the game:

As an NPC, possibly recapping the cast's adventures in Athkatla or sending them on an Athkatla-related quest.
As an in-combat summon, possibly exclusive to Shadowheart. Potentially summonable via a scroll which players would have. To unlock in a special way, such as the quasit Shovel.
As an improvised thrown weapon to be wielded in battle, possibly exclusive to Lae'zel.
As an encounter for Karlach in Avernus, as that is where he was most likely sent after his unfortunate death.
Returned to his previous job, working as a doorbell in a new or existing shop, such as Sorcerous Sundries in Baldur's Gate.

In general, references to the High Rollers campaign would make fun Easter Eggs for potential Baldur's Gate 3 DLC - as well as a possible method of bringing in other characters from past games who appeared in the stream. While Bing Bong is the most obvious reference to make, other amusing nods could include Gale's newfound love for spa treatments, Astarion's fascination with boots and bizarre methods of drinking "wine," and Shadowheart's sudden infatuation with legendary Forgotten Realms character Drizzt Do'Urden. Even if the game doesn't receive DLC, High Rollers references added in a future patch would likely be appreciated by fans and voice actors alike.

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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.