Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Explains Why One Party Member Felt Shortchanged
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Key Points:
- Wyll, a Warlock companion in Baldur’s Gate 3, underwent a major story rewrite before the game’s 2023 launch, including changes to his voice actor and connections to other characters like Karlach.
- Larian Studios revealed in a Reddit AMA that Wyll’s story was finalized late in development, resulting in less content compared to other companions due to cut storylines and timing issues.
- Senior writer Kevin VanOrd faced health challenges during key development phases, limiting his ability to expand Wyll’s role and narrative depth.
- Wyll’s storyline was split between two arcs—the Mizora story and the Ravengard story—which VanOrd now views as a potential misstep, as it diluted the character’s impact
