Baldur's Gate 3 fans were elated to learn that an official prequel focused on Astarion was in the works, first revealed back in April 2026. Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion immediately jumped out among longtime Tavs as a chance to get better acquainted with one of the RPG's most popular companions/origin characters while exploring a period of his life the game only hinted at through deep-cut dialogue and flashbacks.
