Warning: Spoilers for the Baldur’s Gate 3 epilogue, as added in Nov. 30’s Patch 5, in addition to the voice solid Dungeons & Dragons session beneath.
From 1000’s of traces of dialogue to a a lot better stock system a complete get-together post-game, Larian Studios launched a slew of thrilling updates in its completely large Patch 5 on Thursday. But probably the most area of interest? Bing Bong. Bing Bong is canon.
For those that do not know (which can in all probability be loads of followers), Bing Bong is an imp NPC who was launched when the voice solid of Baldur’s Gate 3 performed and live-streamed a session of Dungeons & Dragons in-character again in September. If you have ever performed D&D, you know how rapidly a seemingly random NPC can grow to be the star of the celebration, and Bing Bong did simply that.
As chaotically embodied by Dungeon Master Mark Hulmes, Bing Bong rapidly turned each one more level of rivalry between Lae’zel and Shadowheart and a quick fan-favorite. Seriously, the group has not forgotten Bing Bong, from some completely pleasant fan artwork to calls from the voice actors to get Bing Bong within the recreation in some way. Larian even addressed Bing Bong in a submit on X/Twitter shortly after the D&D session.
It’s Monday morning and we’re nonetheless excited about Bing Bong. https://t.co/og5NbqxhqO
— Larian Studios (@larianstudios) September 25, 2023
Well, it is lastly occurred… form of. Bing Bong won’t be within the recreation, however he is canon, talked about by Shadowheart in a line of dialogue seemingly within the epilogue, as noticed by u/wew_lad on Reddit.
u/wew_lad by way of RedditIt’s value noting that there are some pretty particular circumstances that have to be in place to get this already very particular reference. As famous by @juli4x_py on X/Twitter, you could romance Shadowheart as a way to get this dialogue, the place she talks about all the 2 of you will have accomplished within the months between the top of the occasions of the primary recreation and Withers’ rockin epilogue celebration. You’ll additionally must have Shadowheart spare the Nightsong and align with Selûne in Act 2, though maybe Shar-aligned Shadowheart nonetheless has a Bing Bong point out that we’ve not seen.
“Well, there’s the go to to the House of the Moon, heading off Sharran assassins, that stray imp that joined us – Bing Bong, wasn’t it?” she says. “We’ve squeezed quite a bit – and I’m glad I received to share all of it with you.”
they made bing bong canon lmaoooo pic.twitter.com/VZjtYyM2OL
— THEObr?mic (@theobromic_) November 30, 2023
Needless to say, followers are delighted (particularly contemplating Bing Bong reached an, uh, premature demise by the hands of Lae’zel within the D&D session). Or, as u/LEPOL places it, “Finally, justice for Bing-Bong!”
“You simply can not help however love Larian and the way a lot consideration they’re paying to the group,” provides u/Vaiara.
Long dwell Bing Bong.
If Thursday’s patch has impressed you to dive into Baldur’s Gate 3 another time, try our full Baldur’s Gate 3 walkthrough, or our Shadowheart romance information if you happen to’re actually attempting to get that Bing Bong line.
Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or modifying, you will discover her studying fantasy novels or taking part in Dungeons & Dragons.
