Gingerbread Delights: Baldur's Gate's Cast Immortalized in Edible Art

This holiday season, a talented Baldur's Gate 3 fan crafted delightful gingerbread cookies in the likeness of Astarion, Shadowheart, and other beloved characters. Over a year after its release, Baldur's Gate 3 continues to captivate players, evidenced by the ongoing surge in fan-created tributes.

Winning Game of the Year 2023, Baldur's Gate 3's success is undeniable. November saw a remarkable 20% increase in daily active players compared to the previous year, a testament to its enduring popularity. The game's vibrant community thrives, with a constant stream of fan art, cosplay, and – as this example shows – edible masterpieces.

Reddit user Adorable_Position938 shared their festive gingerbread creations, meticulously detailed to resemble Astarion, Shadowheart, Lae'zel, and The Emperor. Astarion's fangs and Shadowheart's blue eyes are perfectly captured, but the Lae'zel cookie, with its serious expression and accurate green skin, truly stole the show. The deliberate lack of a smile perfectly reflects Lae'zel's personality.

Gingerbread Baldur's Gate 3 Characters Delight Fans

While Larian Studios has confirmed its departure from the franchise, support for Baldur's Gate 3 continues. The game even received a "Best Community Support" award at The Game Awards 2024. October saw the release of Patch 7, including a popular mod manager, and Patch 8, featuring highly-anticipated crossplay and Photo Mode, is on the horizon.

Stress testing for Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 begins in January 2025, with registration open for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players to experience crossplay. Patch 8 will likely be Larian's final major update for Baldur's Gate 3 as the studio shifts focus to new projects. While details remain scarce, CEO Swen Vincke hinted at a potential new game launch around 2028 or 2029.