Summary
- Baldur's Gate 3 fans find gaps in the emotional impact of the Redemption Durge storyline in Act 3.
- Companions' reactions to Durge's past are seen as overly harsh or lacking emotional depth.
- Players hope Larian Studios will address emotional engagement issues in future updates.
Baldur's Gate 3 players are raising concerns about parts of the Redemption Durge storyline, especially in Act 3. Many Baldur's Gate 3 fans think that the heroic version of the Dark Urge story doesn't have enough emotional impact in key moments, especially near the end of the game, and are asking Larian Studios to improve it.
Baldur's Gate 3 Act 3 Spoilers Ahead
“Redemption Durge" is a storyline for players who pick the Dark Urge origin in Baldur’s Gate 3 and try to resist the dark impulses that come with it. The Dark Urge is a character with a violent, forgotten history. Throughout the game, the Durge is tempted to do terrible things, but players can choose to take a redemptive path, fighting against those impulses to create a more heroic storyline. However, some players feel that this redemption route has emotional gaps.
A Reddit user named FloriForgetful sparked a discussion by highlighting two major moments in Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 3 where the redemption storyline seems to stumble. The first issue comes up during the encounter with Gortash at Wyrm's Rock fortress. Here, Durge's companions react with extreme harshness when they find out about Durge's past as Bhaal’s chosen one. While some shock and mistrust are understandable, players argue that their companions' reactions feel overly harsh, especially if Durge has been resisting their darker urges or has built strong relationships with high approval from the group.
Baldur's Gate 3 Players' Concerns About the Redemption Durge Storyline
The second, and possibly more significant, issue is the scene where the Durge dies and is later brought back to life. Players have noted that the complete lack of any emotional reaction from Durge's companions in this moment feels strange, especially in a game that puts such a strong focus on themes of love and support. Watching their close friend, or even lover, die, only to be met with blank stares from the companions, feels out of place and emotionally flat for players.
FloriForgetful’s post struck a chord with many other players, who shared similar concerns and highlighted additional missed chances for emotional engagement, particularly in Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 2. Several players pointed out that key moments related to Durge’s past are met with little to no reaction from the companions. This lack of response feels especially jarring compared to how the characters react to more minor events in the game.
Despite the introduction of Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 7, which brought new dialogue options, expanded cinematics, and a couple of enhancements to the Dark Urge, players feel the emotional weight of Durge’s story could be better reflected in companion interactions, especially during pivotal moments in the narrative. The conversation around these gaps has left fans hopeful that Larian Studios will address these issues in future updates.
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
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.
A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.
- Cross Save
- Full cross-platform progression.
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ Hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
