Summary
For its one-year anniversary,Baldur’s Gate 3revealed a bunch of player statistics, including the fact that Shadowheart has been kissed almost twice as often as any other companion in the game. These statistics all revealed a great deal about how fans playedBaldur’s Gate 3, and showed who the most popular characters in the game are.
Since its release last year,Baldur’s Gate 3has taken the world by storm. It won tons of awards at shows in 2023, including the illustrious Game of the Year title, and it introduced droves of players toDungeons and Dragonsjust in time for Wizards of the Coast to update5th Edition’s rules – withsome ideas coming directly fromBaldur’s Gate 3itself.
Recently, Larian Studios shared a bunch of statistics for the anniversary ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s launch. While these stats covered tons of topics, some answered a question burning in the hearts of many fans: which companions are getting the most kisses? Of the game’s cast, Shadowheart is by far the most popular, with nearly twice as many kisses as Astarion, who came in second.Baldur’s Gate3’s Mintharacame in last place with just under 170,000 kisses – undoubtedly because of how tricky it can be to recruit her on some playthroughs.
Shadowheart’s popularity extends beyond the number of kisses she has received. Nearly a third of players spent the night with Shadowheart during the camp party in Act 1, and almost half of fans who got to Act 3 saw her final romance scene. It is safe to say Shadowheart is more than just “God’s favorite princess.”
Though she did not beat Shadowheart or Astarion in the kiss count, Karlach also seems to be a popularromance option inBaldur’s Gate 3. About 14% of players spent the afterparty with her in Act 1, and nearly 18% went on Karlach’s Baldur’s Gate dinner date. Lae’zel was not far behind, with just under 13% holding her hand near the end of the game. As for Halsin, 658,000 fans spent the night with the Druid, with 30% of those players choosing the infamous bear scene. Over a million characters also romanced the Emperor, with over a third of them picking his true form over that of The Guardian.
Larian Studios shared some other interesting stats for its anniversary as well, including the fact that almost 90% of players whotried Honour Mode inBaldur’s Gate 3diedalong the way. Even a year after its launch, it is clearBaldur’s Gate 3’s popularity and difficulty have not diminished quite yet.
Baldur’s Gate 3
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 EXPERIENCEChoose 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 EPICForged 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.
