Baldur’s Gate 3has some of the greatest and memorable characters of any modern RPG. From Shadowheart’s mysterious devotion to Gale’s magical affliction, the characters are layered, believable, and feel as human as they possibly could in a high-fantasy RPG based onDungeons & Dragons. WithBaldur’s Gate 4on the table(though without Larian Studios), the task of creating characters that live up toBG3’s is a monumental challenge.
That said, there is always the possibility we could see somereturningBaldur’s Gatecharactersin the series' fourth entry, much like the third game had. If that is the case,Baldur’s Gate 4should definitely include one ofBG3’s best characters, and even better, his actor is already on board.
Neil Newbon Wants To Play Astarion Again
The Vampire Was Baldur’s Gate 3’s Breakout Character
In an interview withLuality, Neil Newbon, the voice actor of Astarion, stated that he would love to play the character again but doesn’t have much interest in playing a different but similar character, saying:“I’d love to play Astarion again, but I wouldn’t necessarily enjoy playing an Astarion-like character.“Currently, we do not have a canonending for Astarion, and the character can meet a wide range of fates inBaldur’s Gate 3.
Despite his award-winning performance as Astarion, Newbon isn’t interested in being typecast for future vampire roles, so we may only see his captivating portrayal of a creature of the night if the character returns forBaldur’s Gate 4. Given Astarion’s popularity,it would be a surprise if he’s totally absentfrom the next game.
Astarion Has A Lot Of Potential For Baldur’s Gate 4
A Guide, Full Party Member, Or A Fun Cameo
Other than the obvious endings where Astarion dies or leaves the party, he isone of the most explorable characters in the game’s sequel. Though he is often sarcastic and self-interested, he has a lot of character growth inBG3, so seeing him return in a mentor role could be similar tofan-favorite Morriganin theDragon Ageseries. His status as a vampire could make him one of the few options for a recurring character ifBaldur’s Gate 4has a significant time jump.
It’s reasonable, though, to assume Astarion could be a party member again. His story isn’t completely finished in any of his endings, and there’s a lot of room for creative exploration or even a cameo appearance. It will be difficult to follow up a game as good asBaldur’s Gate 3, but if Neil Newbon and Astarion are on board forBaldur’s Gate 4, then fans will likely be watching very closely.
