Summary
A line of WizKids miniatures inspired byBaldur’s Gate 3was recently released, but the quality of the figures is far from what customers expected, with the company now offering full refunds. Given the continued popularity of the game, demand forBaldur’s Gate 3merchandise remains high, but this release missed the mark in a major way.
Nearly two years after the RPG was initially released,Baldur’s Gate 3continues to wow audiences, with nearly 70,000 concurrent Steam players at the time of writing. Larian Studios released the game’s last major update in April, adding a highly requested Photo Mode, additional subclasses, and crossplay, along with a slew of bug fixes. While many players were hoping for more content down the line, director Swen Vincke has confirmed thatBaldur’s Gate 3won’t be getting DLC, with the title now officially complete beyond the occasional maintenance patch. Fans are still eager to show their love for the landmark role-playing title, but those who pre-ordered some miniatures featuring the game’s characters were in for a rough surprise on launch day.
In October 2024,WizKids announced a collection ofBaldur’s Gate 3miniatures, including all the game’s beloved companions. The company, known for producing officialDungeons & Dragonsminiatures, teased these pre-painted figures of Astarion, Shadowheart, Karlach, Laezel, Wyll, Gale, and Withers, much to the excitement of the community. However, those who snagged the $50 box set are now sharing photos online, prompting WizKids toimmediately offer refundsacross the board. A Reddit post made by user VeRG1L_47 includes tons of up-close photos of the figures, showing a very poor level of detail and unacceptable painting quality. Those who bought the set through WizKids' online store can request their refund directly, and those who purchased theBaldur’s Gate 3miniatures at a local shop can return to the store to get their money back.
WizKids Offers Full Refunds for Newly Released Baldur’s Gate 3 Miniatures Set
While these figures were a far cry from the models originally shown off by WizKids, not all merchandise inspired by the game has been poorly received. In October 2024, a line ofBaldur’s Gate 3Funko Popswas positively received by the community, with figures of Astarion, Shadowheart, and Karlach flying off store shelves. Those who ordered Astarion had a 1-in-6 chance of snagging a special version of the figure, featuring the vampire holding the Necromancy of Thay.
Earlier this month,Larian Studios announced a new storytelling departmentcreated to focus exclusively on crafting narratives for future games. Little is known about what the studio is currently working on, but it has been confirmed that two games are in the works simultaneously. According to Vincke, one of these projects is “crazy ambitious,” though no other details have been provided just yet.
