"Someone will find a way": Baldur's Gate 3 fans are determined to change a certain bard's fate as Larian reminds them "there is only death" surrounding the Dark Urge

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The long-awaited 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Patch 7 has finally arrived to 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Baldur's Gate 3, and fans are discovering that Larian Studios was actually serious about one beloved bard's fate remaining unchanged at the hands of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Dark Urge - much to their dismay.

This article contains story spoilers for Dark Urge playthroughs of Baldur's Gate 3.

Patch 7 is massive, but it's especially big for Dark Urge players - with new evil endings, there are plenty of fresh bloody routes for more chaotically inclined fans to embark on. N♏ot all are happy with the changes, though. Back in July, Larian revealed some of what was to come in yesterday's update - including one line in particular that left Alfira stans with false hope. It hinted that "a certain bard" would be able to "join the party as a controllable character."

She was never meant to be a permanent addition, 🍷however - Larian stressed that she was only a member of the party "temporarily, of course." Those key words didn't stop hopeful fans from expecting a far less gore-y end for the kind bard. The studio caught on to these expectations, prompting ꧑a sad reminder from developers to any soft-hearted Dark Urge players alongside Larian's extensive patch notes - Alfira must still, unfortunately, die.

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The devs write that they "remember clearly" stating that Alfira would be able to join the Dark Urge's party as a controllable character - "TEMPORARILY" only. "It would seem some of you didn’t pick up what we were putting down. There are no new companions. There is only death." Unsurprisingly, fans aren't satisfied with Larian's grim reminder - and as highlighted in a recent thread, 𒆙they're taking matters into their own blood-stained hands.

"Don't worry," comments one player. "I'm sure someone will find a way to break the game to keep her." Responses i🌠nclude various theories on how the Dark Urge can possibly proceed through the game while keeping Alfira alive. Others simply look forward to the future and the un🅺deniable solutions fans will create themselves: "Mods coming soon!" I personally can't wait to see what unfolds myself - especially as official mod support was just integrated.

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Anna Koselke
Staff Writer

After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she's not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she's probabl🔴y daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she's spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3. If you sp🍬ot her away from her PC, you'll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.