Baldur’s Gate 3, known for its impressive conversion from tabletop RPG to a video game, is set to make the reverse transition. The primary cast is poised to step into their characters' roles in a High Rollers D&D one-shot segment.
The game has quickly gained acclaim, becoming one of the most successful video game releases of 2023. Its adept rendering of the fifth edition of D&D has made it an optimal gateway to the realm of tabletop RPG.
From the time Baldur’s Gate 3 was released, there have been anticipations for a D&D crossover featuring the cast of voice actors. The wait is over as the crossover is finally happening.
High Rollers D&D Adventure
High Rollers D&D have unrolled their plans and are ready to take off. On September 22 at 11 AM PDT (7 PM BST), Dungeon Master Mark Hulmes will lead the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast on a unique D&D quest.
This undertaking might miss the legendary Matt Mercer of Critical Role fame, but the main crew of Baldur’s Gate 3's vibrant companions will actively participate as their in-game alter egos.
The campaign will depict Neil Newbon as Astarion, Devora Wilde as Lae’zel, Samantha Béart as Karlach, Tim Downie as Gale, Theo Solomon as Wyll, and Jennifer English as Shadowheart.
Expectations Around the Crossover
Anticipations around the crossover suggest that the game session may have already been implemented based on the teaser by Larian Studios shared on Twitter. The cast introduced themselves in a pattern replete with internet memes, indicating the team's engagement with the game’s community.
Jennifer English's reference to Shadowheart as “God’s favourite princess” was among the various inside jokes during the session. Packaged with such an inventive team, the venture is expected to be an amusing experience.
While the members of the Baldur’s Gate 3’s team have been investing in their playthroughs of the game, this new adventure might change things up. Although unique shenanigans like Niel Newbon being defeated by his character aren't likely to occur on the tabletop, the game’s trademark randomness is still on the table.
This venture should add something fresh and thrilling until the session goes live, and one can surely anticipate a whimsical adventure.