Summary
A selection of Funko Pops inspired by theBaldur’s Gate 3characters Astarion, Shadowheart, and Karlach have been revealed. Following its launch in late 2023,Baldur’s Gate 3reached levels of acclaim difficult to describe in words, winning dozens of awards and raising the bar for what role-playing games can accomplish going forward.
Asthe next game from Larian Studios is years away, fans continue to return toBaldur’s Gate 3, with the game offering near-endless replay value. Boasting around 68 hours of playtime for its main objectives alone and upwards of 160 hours for completionists, the game has proven to be a hit with fans of narrative titles and strategy games alike, selling over 10 million copies to date. With so many fans, it’s no surprise thatBaldur’s Gate 3merchandise is seeing impressive sales as well, and now, fans of a line of popular collectibles can look forward to adding a few more items to their shelf.
Four new additions to the Funko Pop line have been revealed, including the popularBaldur’s Gate 3characters Astarion, Shadowheart, and Karlach. TheHigh Elf Rogue Astarioncomes in two varieties: a standard version with the character holding a dagger, and a limited edition Chase variant featuring the vampire holding the Necromancy of Thay. Those ordering an Astarion Funko Pop online have a 1-in-6 chance of snagging the special Chase version of the figure.
Astarion, Shadowheart, and Karlach Funko Pops Now Available for Pre-Order
Additionally, fans can look forward to adding the Zariel Tiefling Barbarian Karlach and her teddy bear Clive to their Funko Pop collection, as well as the High Half-Elf Cleric Shadowheart seen holding the Artifact. Each Funko Pop costs $12.99, and while they will be making their way to brick-and-mortar stores soon, they can currently be pre-ordered on Amazon. Fans of these popular party members may also want to snag the recently announcedline ofBaldur’s Gate 3-inspired D&D miniaturesto pop on their bookshelf.
While major updates for the game have ceased, a recentOctober 2024 hotfix forBaldur’s Gate 3helped to stabilize the in-game Mod Manager and addressed a handful of irritating bug issues. In September, the highly anticipated Patch 7 added new evil endings with additional cinematics, as well as Honour Mode, allowing players to implement their own customizable rules and boosting the game’s difficulty. Since the release of the officialBaldur’s Gate 3mod toolkit, players have downloaded 22 million mods, with Larian Studios continuing to support more creative members of the community.
Baldur’s Gate 3
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 EXPERIENCEChoose 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 EPICForged 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.
