The upcoming Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion novel is introducing a significant change to the vampire companion's backstory involving the Gur, author T. Kingfisher has revealed. While the Baldur's Gate 3 book is not officially slated to release until late September, physical copies have already reached readers in the wild.
Quick Facts
- Game: Baldur's Gate 3 (Metacritic: 97, Released: August 3, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and macOS)
- New Development: The upcoming Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion novel changes Astarion's backstory regarding the Gur.
- Author: T. Kingfisher
- Release Window: Late September 2026
Backstory Changes Spark Fan Discussion
The early arrival of physical copies prompted author T. Kingfisher to address fan questions and concerns regarding why Astarion's background has seemingly been altered for the prose adaptation. The adjustment centers specifically on the Gur, a group deeply tied to the vampire spawn's history in Larian Studios' RPG.
Although the wider release is still weeks away, early readers spotted the narrative shift in the text, bringing attention to how the adapted universe handles established character lore from the critically acclaimed title.