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Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Uncover Ultra-Rare Scenarios Hidden in Game’s Intricate Design

New discoveries by YouTuber SlimX highlight Larian Studios’ elaborate safeguards against game-breaking edge cases, including zombie tiefling NPCs and a near-impossible game-over sequence.

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Ultra-rare "Zombie Danis" from Baldur's Gate 3

Overview

  • SlimX revealed a rare Act 3 scenario where zombified tiefling refugees appear in Baldur’s Gate as if they were saved, despite their undead state.
  • The zombie tieflings result from Larian’s use of persistent NPC actors, which prevents new instances from being created across acts.
  • Another discovery involves a unique game-over sequence triggered by passing consecutive Difficulty 99 Constitution saving throws, with odds of 1-in-64 million.
  • SlimX used Cheat Engine to demonstrate these hidden scenarios, showing they are otherwise inaccessible without extreme luck or exploits.
  • These findings showcase Larian Studios’ meticulous coding to prevent game-breaking outcomes, even in highly improbable edge cases.