Developers Larian Studios reveals the races/subraces as well as classes in their upcoming Early Access of Baldur’s Gate III.
Baldur’s Gate III Overview
Baldur’s Gate III is an action role-playing game that looks to offer both single-player and co-op multiplayer elements. Players will be able to create one or more characters and form a party along with computer-generated characters to explore the game’s story. Optionally, players will be able to take one of their characters and team up online with other players to form a party.
Races/Subraces & Classes
During the launch of the Early Access for Baldur’s Gate III on 6th October, players will be able to create various of races which extends from races such as humans, githyanki, elves, drow, half-elf, dwarves, halflings, and tieflings, including subraces of each of the races.
The Early Access of the game will provide around 25 hours of gameplay content and is designed for multiple playthroughs. Players can create their own characters in single-player or as a party which can be compromised up to four players in multiplayer where each can create their own character.
Here are some of the races which are available in Early Access:
- Human
The most common face to see in Faerun, humans are known for their tenacity, creativity and endless capacity for growth. They live fully in the present — making them well-suited to the adventuring life — but also plan for the future, striving to leave a lasting legacy.
- Githyanki
Githyanki are peerless warriors from the Astral Plane, known for their legendary silver blades and red dragon mounts. They seek the total destruction of mind flayers, whose ancient empire enslaved the githyanki for millennia.
- Elf
High Elf – Heirs of the mystical Feywild, high elves value magic in all its forms. Even those who do not study spellcraft can manipulate the Weave.
Wood Elf – Wood elves spend their reclusive lives in Faerun’s forests. Decades of training in archery and camouflage are enhanced by an otherworldly swiftness.
- Dwarf
Gold – Gold dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual and fine craftsmanship.
Shield – Shield dwarves survived a long fall from grace, surrendering many of their ancient kingdoms in wars with goblins and orcs. These losses have led to a cynical mindset, yet shield dwarves will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.
- Halfling
Lightfoot Halfling – Lightfoot halflings are stealthy but social, travelling all over Faerun to make names for themselves.
Strongheart Halfling – Legends say dwarven blood gave stronghearts their hardiness. Resistant to poison and wellsprings of endurance, these halflings easily hold their own.
- Tiefling
Asmodeus Tiefling – Bound to Nessus, the deepest layer of the Hells, these tieflings inherit the ability to wield fire and darkness from the archdevil Asmodeus’ infernal bloodline.
Mephistopheles Tiefling – Descended from the archdevil Mephistopheles, these tieflings are gifted with a particular affinity for arcane magic.
Zariel Tiefling – Tieflings from Zariel’s bloodline are empowered with martial strength and can channel searing flame to punish their enemies.
Screenshots from: Gematsu