BG3 prequel novel starring Astarion gets 2026 release date

The world of Larian Studios’s Baldur’s Gate 3 is expanding. The wildly successful 2023 RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe was the first to claim Game of the Year honors at all five major award ceremonies. Polygon can exclusively reveal that Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast have teamed up with Random House Worlds for a new collaboration centered around the game’s immersive lore and unforgettable characters. Random House Worlds plans to publish four titles as part of the initiative in 2026, with plans for 2027 and beyond to be revealed at a later date.