August 30, 2026
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Baldur's Gate 3: New Official Update Adds Six Hours of Astarion Content
Larian Studios has rolled out a fresh official update for its massive RPG, delivering hours of brand-new narrative and interaction scenes for the popular vampire companion.
The short version
Larian Studios has released a new official update for Baldur's Gate 3, available to download immediately. The update introduces six hours of entirely new story and interaction content focused on the companion character Astarion.
By Leslie, Deals & Guides Writer
Updated Sep 3, 2026 · Reviewed by the Nexzy newsroom
TL;DR — what matters
• Six hours of brand-new story and interaction content focused on Astarion.
• Available immediately as an official update download.
Astarion Story Content — Six hours of new narrative sequences and interactions added for the companion.
What it means for the meta
A significant addition for fans of the game's companion lore, requiring players to simply update their game to access the new scenes.
Baldur’s Gate 3 players can explore new content in the Forgotten Realms today. A new custom campaign mod for Baldur's Gate 3, called 'A Dream of Silence ReVamped', was released, adding six hours of new Astarion-focused content and is available to download immediately.
The mod introduces six hours of entirely new story and interaction content focused on the companion Astarion. For those who appreciate his supernatural drama, this mod significantly expands his narrative path.
The details
- Content size: Six hours of entirely new story and interaction scenes.
- Focus: Companion character Astarion.
- Availability: Free download, available immediately for players.
This fan-created mod gives players another opportunity to delve deeper into the lore of one of the game's companion characters. Players can experience the new sequences immediately by loading up their current save files or starting a fresh campaign with the mod installed.
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