While theBaldur’s Gate 3community has done a stellar job of uncovering the game’s secrets over the years,one especially talented dataminer managed to crack the case of its most persistent mystery. Ever since Larian Studios launched the 1.0 version ofBaldur’s Gate 3in August 2023, clips ofKarlach having a strange existential crisishave surfaced online, teasing players with the opportunity of seeing a fun fourth-wall-breaking moment. Many are unsure about how to organically trigger the moment, but it seems eager fans finally have an answer.
In a video posted to YouTube, content creator and dataminerSilmXrevealed why some players have managed to encounter the mysterious Karlach scene while others can’t:It’s technically impossible without tweakingBaldur’s Gate 3’s code.
Within the game’s files,the scene is specifically tagged with a developer’s note that reads “impossible,“meaning the only way to see the Tiefling Barbarian’s meltdown is to remove the restriction. So it seems anyone who’s insisted that they’ve seen Karlach’s fourth-wall break naturally may have altered some of the code rather than stumbling upon it organically.
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What Else Is Hidden Away In Baldur’s Gate 3?
There’s Plenty Of Cut Content
As with any video game release, there’s a great deal ofBaldur’s Gate 3content that was unfortunately left on the editing room floor. Some of the other moments highlighted in SlimX’s video include an extension ofShadowheart, the companion with the most amount of cut dialogue, asking the player their opinion on her new lookafter converting to Selûne. There are also plenty of alternative lines Shadowheart can deliver, depending on her approval rating, when removed from Tav’s party; the only one that made it into the game reads as frustrated no matter her feelings toward the player.
It’s currently unknown why Larian Studios went to the effort of recording so much dialogue only to tag it as “impossible,” but considering the overall quality ofBaldur’s Gate 3, it clearly worked out in the end. Solving the mystery behindKarlach’s existential monologueis easily the biggest discovery for some players sincea literal bounty was placed on unearthing the scene just months after the game’s launch. As disappointing as it may be that it’s not technically possible to trigger it naturally, at least the puzzle can be put to rest.
With a game the size ofBaldur’s Gate 3,it stands to reason that there are even more secrets hidden somewhere deep within its code. One can imagine thatsome of these Easter eggsmay never see the light of day but the community Larian Studios has fostered is incredibly passionate. While everyone awaits some kind ofupdate onBaldur’s Gate 4, datamining could be a fun way to learn about the inner workings of 2023’s Game of the Year.
