{"id":16689,"date":"2026-07-25T10:50:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T05:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=16689"},"modified":"2026-07-25T10:50:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T05:50:40","slug":"its-official-baldurs-gate-3-will-return-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=16689","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Official, Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 Will Return In 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It has proven rather difficult to usurp <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/baldurs-gate-3\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3<\/em><\/strong><\/a> as one of gaming&#8217;s greatest RPGs, both in part due to its excellent foundations and the numerous updates developer Larian Studios delivered post-launch. <em>BG3 <\/em>fans have enjoyed a slew of new content since the game released, and have, for the most part, not needed to turn to any direct competitor, despite the game being nearly three years old at this point. However, that support has long since dwindled, and while there are plenty of great mods to keep one busy, fans need something new to satiate their interests.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Of course, we&#8217;ve had <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/baldurs-gate-3-necromancy-thay-book-release-july-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">new <em>BG3 <\/em>content as recently as July<\/a>, so there&#8217;s still related media, merch, and more coming out for Larian&#8217;s magnum opus. Yet, there can definitely be more, and, fortunately, Larian isn&#8217;t content resting on its laurels. More <em>Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3<\/em> content is on the way, and while it may not be quite in the way fans expect, there will be plenty who adore what the developer has cooking up. The only downside is that those desperate to get stuck into even more <em>BG3 <\/em>greatness will need to wait until 2027 to get their hands on it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Karlach lighting a cigar with her thumb in Baldur's Gate 3\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/karlach-lighting-a-cigar-with-her-thumb-in-baldur-s-gate-3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While many are likely hoping for a <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/baldurs-gate-3-cosmic-vessel-expansion-fan-reaction\/\" target=\"_blank\">brand-new <em>Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3<\/em> expansion<\/a> or even a new entry in the series, sadly, Larian has already confirmed that it isn&#8217;t working on one. However, that isn&#8217;t stopping the game from getting new content, as an exciting new piece of merchandise is releasing in 2027, potentially proving to be the perfect present for dedicated fans or simply those with an affinity for one of <em>BG3&#8217;s<\/em> greatest characters.<\/p>\n<p>Good Smile Company is set to release a brand-new Nendoroid figure of <em>Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3&#8217;s<\/em> lovable yet frequently disapproving companion, Shadowheart. The figure joins Astarion, who previously received a beloved chibi version of himself, as well as an additional Astarion Nendoroid scheduled to release in the future. Shadowheart&#8217;s version comes in at just 3.94 inches, and has all the expected accompaniments, including face plates, accessories, and a base.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Shadowheart Nendoroid figure against a white background.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shadowheart-nendoroid-figure.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">The Shadowheart Nendoroid figure against a white background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The figure, which is available via the official Good Smile Company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodsmileus.com\/products\/baldurs-gate-iii-nendoroid-shadowheart-figure\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>, is available for pre-order right now and will set prospective buyers back $43.99. It comes with the aforementioned figure, three different face plates (including a serious one, smiling one, and a glaring), Sel\u00fbne&#8217;s Spear of Night accessory, the Artifact accessory, a &#8220;Shadowheart disapproves.&#8221; effect sheet, a base, and additional adjustable parts for the figure. It is set to arrive between July 1 and September 30, 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, another figure isn&#8217;t quite the<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/baldurs-gate-3-karlach-series\/\" target=\"_blank\">Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 <\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/baldurs-gate-3-karlach-series\/\" target=\"_blank\">spin-off<\/a> or DLC that many may have been hoping for, but it is a great new addition to the already impressive suite of <em>BG3<\/em> merch. For those who enjoy the Nendoroid series, or simply those eager to collect absolutely everything<em> Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 <\/em>related, the new Shadowheart figure is a great option for those with the disposable income. At the very least, one can always just stare lovingly at their new shiny figure until the next<em><strong> Baldur&#8217;s Gate <\/strong><\/em>game comes out, or Larian&#8217;s newest title ships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card type-video-game large\" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"true\" data-include-community-rating=\"true\" id=\"cdc4-4a58-9e89fc781075\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column\">\n<p>                        <!--    Rating block community and brand ratings --><br \/>\n                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"q4Oh0r9Jlk\">\n<div class=\"body-img portrait \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2024\/12\/mixcollage-08-dec-2024-02-20-pm-5221.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" 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