The Uncomfortable Truth Behind BG3’s Narrative Design

Описание: As clickbaity as the title might sound, this is a topic worth discussing.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most talked-about narrative-driven games in recent years. But what actually sits behind its success? And why, despite that success, are we unlikely to see many studios rush to make similar games?

In this video, I break down the narrative design realities behind BG3, what made it possible, and what limits its influence on the wider industry. Let’s take a closer look.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Baldur’s Gate 3 Narrative Design Breakdown
01:02 What BG3 Actually Optimizes For
01:50 Replayability as a Deliberate Production Strategy
04:28 The Illusion of “Player Freedom”
05:55 Party Composition as Narrative Multiplicator
08:10 Endings: Abundance Over Resolution
10:26 Why This Should NOT be the RPG Standard
12:19 What BG3 Gets Away With (That Others Can’t)
13:02 The Real Lesson to Take From BG3

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