This article has some SPOILERS for Baldur's Gate 3
Fans of Larian's critically-acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3 have said that the game's biggest mistake is making it so Minsc can't be recruited until Act 3. Baldur's Gate 3 is widely considered to be one of the best video games ever made, but that doesn't mean it's without its critics. Even those that love the game have pointed out some flaws.
Minsc fans have complained that the fan favorite character can't be recruited until Act 3, which means he has a greatly limited role in Baldur's Gate 3 compared to other characters. Most of Baldur's Gate 3's other companions are found in Act 1, though a couple can't be recruited until Act 2. This was bad enough for fans of characters like Jaheira and Halsin, but restricting Minsc to Act 3 is even worse.
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Baldur's Gate 3 fans continue to voice their disappointment that Minsc isn't available until Act 3. The subject was recently brought back to the forefront by Reddit user AgitatedYoghurt3265, who said, "Minsc in Act 1 and Act 2 would be hilarious. Specially his dialogues with Minthara and Astarion," and named the character only being in Act 3 as the game's "biggest mistake." Based on the reaction to the post, many fellow Baldur's Gate 3 fans agree that they wish Minsc appeared much earlier in the story. The post has over 2,600 upvotes at the time of this writing, with hundreds of comments. Many of the comments agree that Minsc is underutilized in Baldur's Gate 3, though others feel as though he serves his purpose as a "guest character."
Baldur's Gate 3 Doesn't Let You Recruit Minsc Until Act 3
There is some evidence to suggest that Minsc was originally going to be obtainable earlier in Baldur's Gate 3. Replies to the post point out how unused dialogue suggests that there were even plans at one point to have Minsc as one of Baldur's Gate 3's origin characters. Origin characters, for the uninitiated, are the game's main companions, with players able to choose between one of them instead of making a custom character if they so desire.
For fans of Minsc, it's unfortunate that his role is so small compared to all the other Baldur's Gate 3 companions. Only being able to recruit him in Act 3 is a shame, but at least he's included in the game at all. With Larian moving on to other projects, fans shouldn't hold their breath for any Minsc-related DLC for Baldur's Gate 3. Whenever Baldur's Gate 4 inevitably happens, it will be interesting to see if Minsc is given a bigger role that spans the entire game.
Baldur's Gate 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Full cross-platform play.
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.
A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.
- Cross Save
- Full cross-platform progression.
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ Hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
