Baldur’s Gate 3is filled with several interesting characters, and a case can be made for just about every NPC in the game to be made available as a permanent party companion – to no one’s surprise, there are already mods for that. However, one particular character inBaldur’s Gate 3has remained highly requested among fans to become a companion above any other character, and it’s arguably time for Larian Studios to finally take the hint and make it official. This character is none other than the beloved Tiefling Bard that players can meet in Act One ofBaldur’s Gate 3, Alfira.
Players have requested for Larian Studios to make Alfira a permanent companion, seemingly ever sinceBaldur’s Gate 3was first released. More recently though, acommunity mod forBaldur’s Gate 3that has been gaining a lot of popularity has revived this conversation by delivering the very thing fans have been asking for, although to a limited extent. While this mod provides a huge service to fans that is highly recommended to experience in the meantime, the existence of this mod shouldn’t mean that Larian Studios should shy away from this golden opportunity. Especially considering that Larian Studios could give Alfira the Origin character treatment, making her a permanent companion inBaldur’s Gate 3would mark a big item off many players’ wishlists.
The Argument for Larian Studios to Make Alfira an Official Companion in Baldur’s Gate 3
The existence of author adriant1978’smod that makes Alfira a companion inBaldur’s Gate 3is a sweet treat that fills a void in many players' hearts, there’s arguably no denying that. However, there are a few natural limitations to this mod and others like it, whereas Larian Studios has the tools and resources to circumvent these limitations. This most notably includes new voice lines, though there are several additional features that Larian Studios could add to make Alfira a proper companion:
Not to mention, some players might be reluctant to tryBaldur’s Gate 3’s community mods on their early playthroughs or indefinitely, causing them to miss out on this experience that’s currently only available with mods. So despite fan-made mods already experimenting with this feature, Larian Studios should still step up to the task at hand and make Alfira an official, permanent party member in afuture update forBaldur’s Gate 3.
The “Durge”Dark Urge Origin character inBaldur’s Gate 3can recruit Alfira to the player’s party without requiring mods, though this is only a temporary partnership.
New Companions Are a Rich Vein for Future Baldur’s Gate 3 Updates to Tap
The existing companions are one ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s biggest strengths due to their combined usefulness in combat and exploration, but more notably, their compelling performances and companion quests. Consequently, adding more companions in future updates forBaldur’s Gate 3is sure to be a welcome addition to the game if it means more praiseworthy performances that lead to fresh ways of experiencing the game on subsequent playthroughs.
Especially regarding Alfira, making this character an official, permanent companion seems like a win-win opportunity, expanding the roster of companions while simultaneously letting players accompany their journeys with one of the most beloved and famousBards inBaldur’s Gate 3. So after multiple community mods and several requests from fans, it’s time for Larian Studios to give Alfira the Origin character treatment and make her a proper companion.
