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Baldur's Gate 3's Staggering Choices Lead to High Replay Value

  • I'm 90 hours into Baldur's Gate 3 but already planning future playthroughs with different characters, classes, and choices.

  • The amount of options for builds, companions, romances, and story directions is staggering.

  • Many pivotal moments and conversations can completely change based on your choices.

  • There are likely NPCs and story branches I've missed that I can discover in another playthrough.

  • I'm excited to replay and see how the story and outcomes change based on different decisions. Baldur's Gate 3 is designed for replayability.

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