{"id":1900824,"date":"2026-04-24T17:11:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1900824"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:11:56","slug":"astarion-is-getting-a-prequel-novel-set-during-his-time-in-servitude-to-the-vampire-lord-cazador-szarr-in-the-years-leading-up-to-the-events-of-baldurs-gate-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1900824","title":{"rendered":"Astarion Is Getting a Prequel Novel Set During His Time in Servitude to the Vampire Lord Cazador Szarr in the Years Leading Up to the Events of Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2870106660 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-28683165 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A number of official Bladur\u2019s Gate 3 books have been announced, including an Astarion prequel, a reproduction of the Necromancy of Thay, a coloring book, and a cookbook.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Penguin Random House announced a new publishing program based on Larian\u2019s masterful Dungeons &amp; Dragons role-playing game, which it said has seen over 15 million players since launching in 2023. The program will include \u201ca variety of books that bring the game\u2019s immersive world, deep love, and unforgettable characters to the page.\u201d It&#8217;s available to <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/98Ad88?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">preorder at Amazon<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"catalog-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"stack jsx-806034919 carousel-section jsx-2096426271 product-carousel\" data-cy=\"carousel\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2386021828 carousel-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 carousel disabled\">\n<div class=\"carousel-product jsx-249349863\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/98Ad88?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" title=\"Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, by T. Kingfisher (Hardcover)\" data-aps-asin=\"B0GRRNMFM9\" class=\"jsx-3288811812 product-image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, by T. Kingfisher (Hardcover)\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/04\/24\/baldurs-gate-astarion-1777049438278.png?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-659253495 details\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-badge jsx-3056253127 jsx-3988064991 product-badge\">\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-2321054750 small\">Out September 29<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"name\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 name balanced\">Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3: Astarion, by T. Kingfisher (Hardcover)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-3647836811 jsx-4269505506 link-details\"><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote centered disabled\" disabled type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">0<\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vendor\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/98Ad88?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 button--vendor jsx-1792814278 jsx-4198390806 contained full-width small\" data-aps-asin=\"B0GRRNMFM9\" data-cy=\"vendor-link-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span 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data-cy=\"icon-top-right-arrow\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Random House Worlds will publish Baldur\u2019s Gate 3: Astarion by award-winning, New York Times bestselling fantasy author T. Kingfisher on September 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here\u2019s the official blurb:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This prequel novel follows the beloved character Astarion during his time in servitude to the vampire lord Cazador Szarr in the years leading up to the events of the video game. Subsequent to its completion, Stephen Rooney, one of the senior writers of Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, was consulted to ensure the novel\u2019s authenticity within the game\u2019s world and lore. The audiobook, published by Penguin Random House Audio, will be narrated by Neil Newbon, the acclaimed actor behind Astarion&#8217;s voice and PCAP [performance capture] in the game.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jsx-2021719738 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Meanwhile, Clarkson Potter will publish Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3: The Necromancy of Thay on July 21, 2026, a blank, grid-paper notebook that is \u201ca faithful reproduction\u201d of the Necromancy of Thay, an important quest item found in the game, featuring an embossed skull on the cover, foil stamping, and illustrated &#8220;clasps&#8221; to protect the book\u2019s &#8220;unholy content from prying eyes.&#8221; It&#8217;s also available to <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aX4Mnp?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" data-aps-asin=\"B0FLCVLZ66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">preorder at Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Ten Speed Press will publish The Official Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 Coloring Book on August 11, 2026, illustrated by Jaki King, featuring 40 black-and-white line drawings of characters, creatures, and settings from Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3. It&#8217;s up for <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/ae8XWX?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" data-aps-asin=\"0593840003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">preorder at Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">On November 3, 2026, Ten Speed Press will also publish A Feast for a Tenday: The Official Baldur\u2019s Gate Cookbook by Andrew Wheeler, featuring 65 recipes organized by course and camp location, with dishes for sharing marked as Romanceable. The book will also have original chapter-opener illustrations and 45 photographs. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QPxrlm?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" data-aps-asin=\"0593839986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">preorder it at Amazon<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Official Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 Book Covers From Penguin Random House<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 4 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Penguin Random House\u2019s Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 publishing initiative will continue in 2027, it said, with more details to be announced later this year.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While Larian has left Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 and the Dungeons &amp; Dragons universe behind to work on brand new games, including <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/divinity\">Divinity<\/a>, it lives on. HBO is working on a <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/baldurs-gate-tv-series-set-for-hbo-will-be-a-continuation-of-baldurs-gate-3s-story\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 TV show<\/a> set after the video game, which not all fans are thrilled about. Many <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/my-ex-broke-up-with-me-over-text-and-tbh-this-is-worse-the-internet-and-developer-larian-react-to-hbos-baldurs-gate-3-sequel-tv-show\">can\u2019t fathom why anyone would want to continue on from the events of Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/a>, given its many different endings, variances in world state, and, most importantly, the vastly different outcomes for beloved characters such as Astarion, Karlach, and Shadowheart.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/well-hear-more-about-baldurs-gates-future-in-pretty-short-order-hasbro-svp-of-games-says\">Hasbro also plans for a video game follow-up to Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/a>, but whether that\u2019s a Baldur\u2019s Gate 4 that continues the story or something entirely different remains to be seen. In the meantime, these books will give fans something to chew on.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A number of official Bladur\u2019s Gate 3 books have been announced, including an Astarion prequel, a reproduction of the Necromancy of Thay, a coloring book, and a cookbook.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Penguin Random House announced a new publishing program based on Larian\u2019s masterful Dungeons &amp; Dragons role-playing game, which it said has seen over 15 million players since launching in 2023. The program will include \u201ca variety of books that bring the game\u2019s immersive world, deep love, and unforgettable characters to the page.\u201d It&#8217;s available to <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/98Ad88?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">preorder at Amazon<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"catalog-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"stack jsx-806034919 carousel-section jsx-2096426271 product-carousel\" data-cy=\"carousel\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2386021828 carousel-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 carousel disabled\">\n<div class=\"carousel-product jsx-249349863\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/98Ad88?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" title=\"Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, by T. 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data-cy=\"icon-top-right-arrow\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Random House Worlds will publish Baldur\u2019s Gate 3: Astarion by award-winning, New York Times bestselling fantasy author T. Kingfisher on September 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here\u2019s the official blurb:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This prequel novel follows the beloved character Astarion during his time in servitude to the vampire lord Cazador Szarr in the years leading up to the events of the video game. Subsequent to its completion, Stephen Rooney, one of the senior writers of Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, was consulted to ensure the novel\u2019s authenticity within the game\u2019s world and lore. The audiobook, published by Penguin Random House Audio, will be narrated by Neil Newbon, the acclaimed actor behind Astarion&#8217;s voice and PCAP [performance capture] in the game.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jsx-2021719738 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Meanwhile, Clarkson Potter will publish Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3: The Necromancy of Thay on July 21, 2026, a blank, grid-paper notebook that is \u201ca faithful reproduction\u201d of the Necromancy of Thay, an important quest item found in the game, featuring an embossed skull on the cover, foil stamping, and illustrated &#8220;clasps&#8221; to protect the book\u2019s &#8220;unholy content from prying eyes.&#8221; It&#8217;s also available to <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aX4Mnp?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" data-aps-asin=\"B0FLCVLZ66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">preorder at Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Ten Speed Press will publish The Official Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 Coloring Book on August 11, 2026, illustrated by Jaki King, featuring 40 black-and-white line drawings of characters, creatures, and settings from Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3. It&#8217;s up for <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/ae8XWX?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" data-aps-asin=\"0593840003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">preorder at Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">On November 3, 2026, Ten Speed Press will also publish A Feast for a Tenday: The Official Baldur\u2019s Gate Cookbook by Andrew Wheeler, featuring 65 recipes organized by course and camp location, with dishes for sharing marked as Romanceable. The book will also have original chapter-opener illustrations and 45 photographs. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QPxrlm?object_uuid=5465c77e-6bb9-477b-8322-419d46d0bd5d&amp;t=article\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" data-aps-asin=\"0593839986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">preorder it at Amazon<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Official Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 Book Covers From Penguin Random House<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 4 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Penguin Random House\u2019s Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 publishing initiative will continue in 2027, it said, with more details to be announced later this year.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While Larian has left Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 and the Dungeons &amp; Dragons universe behind to work on brand new games, including <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/divinity\">Divinity<\/a>, it lives on. HBO is working on a <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/baldurs-gate-tv-series-set-for-hbo-will-be-a-continuation-of-baldurs-gate-3s-story\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 TV show<\/a> set after the video game, which not all fans are thrilled about. Many <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/my-ex-broke-up-with-me-over-text-and-tbh-this-is-worse-the-internet-and-developer-larian-react-to-hbos-baldurs-gate-3-sequel-tv-show\">can\u2019t fathom why anyone would want to continue on from the events of Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/a>, given its many different endings, variances in world state, and, most importantly, the vastly different outcomes for beloved characters such as Astarion, Karlach, and Shadowheart.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/well-hear-more-about-baldurs-gates-future-in-pretty-short-order-hasbro-svp-of-games-says\">Hasbro also plans for a video game follow-up to Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/a>, but whether that\u2019s a Baldur\u2019s Gate 4 that continues the story or something entirely different remains to be seen. In the meantime, these books will give fans something to chew on.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A number of official Bladur\u2019s Gate 3 books have been announced, including an Astarion prequel, a reproduction of the Necromancy of Thay, a coloring book, and a cookbook. 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