Despite being released almost two years ago at this point, players are still noticing new details inBaldur’s Gate 3. It’s no wonder that this is the case considering the expansive scale and scope of the hit RPG. This tiny element may not be as well known as Act 3’s cabbage seller or its sneaky Edgar Allan Poe and Shakespeare references. Nevertheless, it has led to fun discussion on theBaldur’s Gate 3subreddit and a new enthusiasm to search for more hidden references in the game.
BG3is full of obscure details. In the past few weeks, players have finally uncovered new hidden lore about the hit RPG,such asBaldur’s Gate 3’s canonical length. A line from Withers during one end-game scenario suggests that the game takes place over “a dozen tendays.” Tiny character details like Karlach’s own unique hellhound form when hit by a Wild Magic spell or an out-of-bounds area showcasing each Companion’s UI portrait character models have also led to rampant discussion by players. But the latestBaldur’s Gate 3discovery may not even be present in the actual conversation.
Players Spot a ‘Loch Ness Monster’ in the Underdark
Rather than sparking discussion in theBaldur’s Gate 3subReddit, this new discovery sparked debate.Reddit user u/Oweow_Wilson posed a questionasking if any other players managed to spot the Loch Ness MonsterinBG3’s Underdark. Per a screenshot from the user, players can see what appears to be a tiny Loch Ness monster head in the distance from the beach where the ship is docked.
While some players were quick to comment on how cool this possible Easter egg is, others shared their doubts. Because the creaturewas spotted in the Underdark by the beach, other players simply thought it could be the figurehead of yet another ship. This is a fitting debate for a hypothetical Loch Ness monster, as the few “pictures” taken of the creature in the real world have caused similar debates with very familiar talking points. In fact, an iconic 1933 photograph of the supposed monster features the same headshape as the Loch Ness monster inBaldur’s Gate 3. The photo, which was the catalyst for the Loch Ness monster’s international acclaim, has since been debunked.
The fan theory has similarly been debunked, with one user showcasing assets of the area in which the “Loch Ness monster” was spotted. These assets include a giant monstrous skeleton, with the skull that features a very distinctly curved snout. While this photo confirmed for some members of theBaldur’s Gate 3subReddit that the fan theory was incorrect, others ran with the bit saying that they had found Nessie’s bones. Regardless of whether this was an intended Easter egg about the Loch Ness monster or not, it’s still fun to fantasize how the famous cryptid couldmake its way intoBaldur’s Gate 3.
How Nessie Could’ve Joined Baldur’s Gate 3
Considering how large the Loch Ness monster supposedly is, per rumors about it swirling for almost a century, Nessie would certainly be a huge creature for players totake on inBaldur’s Gate 3. Therefore, considering her size and lovable reputation in pop culture, a full-fledged version of the Loch Ness monster likely wouldn’t be a monster players should engage in combat with. Rather, an alive version of the creature would have been a great bit of fun for players to bump into.
With a large chunk ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s cast originating in the United Kingdom, references to one of the country’s most iconic cryptids could have been a fun addition. Nevertheless, this mysterious version of the Loch Ness monster spotted by players perfectly represents the cryptid’s existence as fun, but unlikely bothin the real world and in Faerun.
