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Here are the ones that Larian Studios has announced thus far: There are five to choose from this time, instead of six, and each is locked into a specific role. Origin characters actually seem much more restrictive in Baldur’s Gate 3 at launch, compared to Original Sin 2.

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But we can still get an early assessment of how things might look. That means quite a lot is subject to change - including the total number of characters, their classes, and how they play. One crucial thing to understand is that Baldur’s Gate 3, like Larian Studios’ past games, is launching in early access. So what should you choose: an origin or a custom character? Our guide is here to help make the decision easier!

Besides coloring dialogue choices, Original Sin 2 actually let the player unravel new story and endings depending on the choice you make at the start. And the story of Baldur’s Gate 3 can change pretty remarkably depending on your selection. The system works very similar to how it did in Larian Studios’ last game, Divinity: Original Sin 2, in that you can create a custom avatar or use one created by the developers. In Baldur’s Gate 3, your origin or custom character will determine a lot about how you play.

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