The newest set of books coming with the Dungeons and Dragons 2024 revision includes special content themed around Astarion for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3. This latest revision has introduced many changes to the core rulebook to enhance player experience and revamp gameplay. The new core rulebooks feature various subclasses for popular classes such as Bard and Barbarian, along with new mechanics and monsters. Fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 will especially enjoy the additional content in the upcoming books.

After its highly successful launch, Baldur’s Gate 3, created by Larian Studios, has won several awards, including Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards. The developer continues to support the game with numerous free updates, which have introduced new subclasses and even a new epilogue for the story.

As reported by PCGamer, those purchasing the new Forgotten Realms book bundle will receive an exclusive Astarion-themed DLC. This digital content, titled “Astarion’s Book of Hungers,” will include a playable dhampir character alongside three new vampire backgrounds and eighteen new feats. Additionally, it will feature a short adventure module, allowing players to team up with Astarion for a unique quest, complete with a map of a tavern he frequented before the events of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Astarion’s new content reflects the ongoing crossover between Dungeons and Dragons and Baldur’s Gate 3, with previous releases including miniature figures of characters such as Shadowheart and Astarion. Many fans believe that some of the rule adjustments found in the 2024 D&D revision were influenced by Baldur’s Gate 3, like the changes to healing potions and the introduction of Weapon Masteries.

Overall, the new content aims to satisfy fans eager for further developments from Larian Studios, which has hinted at new projects following their success with Baldur’s Gate 3.