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Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3 might have unintentionally brought back some content related to Minthara that was previously cut, specifically hinting at her having a daughter. Despite some dialogue being in the game files, suggesting Minthara could become pregnant, this narrative path hasn’t been fully utilized yet. It’s unclear what Larian’s plans are regarding this storyline, leaving players both intrigued and puzzled.
Players have noticed online that Patch 8 may have restored this unexplored Minthara content, raising curiosity about whether this was intentional. In a game as expansive as Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s not unusual for elements to be left on the cutting room floor. Given its popularity, fans often dig into such cut content, and Larian has been known to reintegrate some of it in updates after launch. Content is sometimes cut due to unfinished work or because it doesn’t align with the game’s overall vision.
According to The Gamer, part of Minthara’s backstory might have been revived with Patch 8. User Finrod Felagund’s YouTube video reveals that casting “Speak with Dead” on Minthara’s corpse introduces a conversation where she mentions a daughter—information absent from other parts of the game. It’s uncertain if she’s referring to an existing child or an unborn one. The reference creates more mysteries than it resolves.
This particular Minthara dialogue is the sole piece that appears to have resurfaced. While it was known that unused dialogue involving her pregnancy existed in the files, this hasn’t been fully reintroduced in the new patch. Whether Larian intends to explore this avenue or it’s a misplaced reactivation is anyone’s guess, as the story lacks complete context.
With the main development of Baldur’s Gate 3 wrapped up, Larian has shifted focus to their next title, keeping future projects under wraps. Given the acclaim received by Baldur’s Gate 3, fans are eagerly anticipating what comes next. However, given the scale of Larian’s games, it might be a while before any new announcements are made.
