Summary
A talentedBaldur’s Gate 3player has shared their impressive fan art, which combines Astarion from the game withThe Simpsons’ Bart Simpson. Astarion emerged as one of the huge fan favorites after the launch ofBaldur’s Gate 3, and this player has chosen to pay tribute to him in an extremely unique way.
The characters inBaldur’s Gate 3have struck a chord with fans like few other video game casts in recent memory. As a result, there have been many unique pieces of fan art since the game’s release, celebrating all of the characters, heroes and villains alike. Recently, one player evencreated aBaldur’s Gate 3Orin doll, which gave the character a Tim Burton-style makeover. Players will be paying tribute to this cast of characters for many years to come, and it’ll be interesting to see how creative the fanbases are able to get with it.
Redditor Special-Chemical-124 shared the impressive piece of artwork, which they dubbed “Bartstarion.” It’s an impressive blend ofAstarion fromBaldur’s Gate 3’s hair and outfit, combined with the face of Bart Simpson. It takes extreme talent to be able to depict two characters in one and have them both be instantly recognizable, but that’s absolutely the case here. According to the user, the artwork took around two hours, and they’re planning to do even more crossovers betweenThe SimpsonsandBaldur’s Gate 3in the future.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Astarion and Bart Simpson Crossover
Gamers in the thread responded to the piece by combining quotes from the two characters, with a particular highlight being “Don’t have a cow, darling.” Given the amount of amazingAstarion quotes fromBaldur’s Gate 3, there’s certainly no lack of options. Astarion’s sarcastic tone and quick wit are a big part of the reason he’s one of the most popular companions in the game, so it’s interesting to see these aspects being applied in a different context.
The future of theBaldur’s Gateseries will be interesting to see. With Larian Studios confirming itwon’t be releasing any sequel or DLC forBaldur’s Gate 3, the onus is on Wizards of the Coast to continue the high bar set by the most recent iteration. On Larian’s side, it seems the studio will be forging its own path from this point, banking on its fanbase sticking around as it looks to create new and unique stories. It’ll be exciting to see what Larian does going forward.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
