Baldur’s Gate 3: A Newspaper Will Be Adaptive To Player Choices, And Yes, it Includes Controlling the Press

In the world of action RPGs, one of the most recognizable and significant is the Baldur’s Gate series. The first two installments of the series are iconic due to being one of the most revolutionary entries in the genre, and after decades since the release of the last game, Baldur’s Gate 3, developers at Larian are set to continue the legacy. 

During Larian’s final “Panel From Hell” preview, an exciting announcement captured the attention of fans—the inclusion of an in-game newspaper called “Baldur’s Mouth.” This interactive feature will dynamically change based on the player’s decisions, adding a new layer of immersion to the game.

Baldur’s Gate Newspapers changes based on your decisions

Incorporating newspapers or news terminals into RPGs is not entirely new. The Deus Ex series and more recently, Tears of the Kingdom’s Lucky Clover Gazette quest, have featured such elements. These newspapers or terminals usually reflect progress in side quests or the main storyline.

Baldur’s Gate 3 takes the concept of in-game news to a new level of interactivity. Creative director Swen Vincke explained that the city in the game will have its own newspaper system that reacts to the player’s actions. The content of “Baldur’s Mouth” will reflect the player’s decisions and activities throughout the game.

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What sets Baldur’s Mouth apart is the ability to manipulate its contents. Players will have the option to break into the printing house and swap stories around. Vincke teased a significant surprise and highlighted that the game will react to these changes. The news in the paper will impact how the citizens of the city perceive the player’s character.

Unlike previous implementations, such as The Black Horse Courier in the Elder Scrolls series or Deus Ex’s news terminals, Baldur’s Mouth offers a more immersive and highly reactive experience. The described quest involving newspaper manipulation sounds intriguing and promises a unique gameplay twist. The paper’s content will not only reflect quest completion but also influence the perception of the player character based on their choices.

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The introduction of the in-game newspaper, Baldur’s Mouth, in Baldur’s Gate 3 adds an exciting and immersive dimension to the gameplay experience. Larian Studios aims to create a highly reactive system that reflects the player’s actions and decisions throughout the game. The ability to manipulate the newspaper’s content adds an intriguing layer of interactivity and promises surprises and consequences for the player.