I Wish Baldur's Gate 3 Did Origin Stories Like Octopath Traveler 2

DualShockers

By Jack Coleman

Published Jul 26, 2023

Let me play Astarion from his night-prowling days, or find out how Minsc attained his eternal optimism.

Octopath Traveler 2 allows players to immediately play the origin story of recruited companions, creating a deeper attachment to the characters.
Playing a companion's origin story before meeting them adds stakes and immediate investment in their goals, a design choice that could benefit the upcoming Baldur's Gate 3.