Baldurs Gate 3 Points of No Return

Are There Any Baldur’s Gate 3 Points of No Return and Can I Return to Locations in Previous Acts?

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With a game as big as Baldur’s Gate 3, there will be some points of no return. However, players are worried about whether they can return to locations in previous acts or if they’re locked out when they start a new one. Unfortunately, BG3 is a mixed bag about how it handles missable content.

What are the points of no return in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Technically, there are hundreds of points of no return in Baldur’s Gate 3. Every skill check you make has the potential to lock you out of a path, end a relationship, aggro an NPC, or choose a side.

The world of BG3 changes as you play as well. So, some areas will see significant changes as you progress through the story. For example, if you choose to defeat the three goblin leaders, the Tieflings will take to the road and leave Emerald Grove. When this happens, you’ll potentially miss out on any Act 1 quests involving those characters.

These points of no return can snowball as well. If a character dies in Act 1, you might be locked out of content in Act 3. Alternatively, a choice to explore an area might lead to an item that unlocks another hours later.

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Can you return to locations in previous acts in BG3?

Fortunately, you don’t get locked out of previous locations in Baldur’s Gate 3. Sometimes you’ll get a message stating, “You are about to progress your adventure. Make sure to tie up any loose ends before advancing!” when going to a new area. However, despite this, you’ll be able to fast travel to previous waypoints immediately.

As stated above, you will find that some locations change over time, which means even if you return to them, things won’t be the same as they were before. NPCs might move, or buildings might be destroyed. On the flip side, it’s worth it to revisit old settlements occasionally to see if anything new is happening.

Baldur’s Gate 3 point of no return FAQ

What do “points of no return” mean in Baldur’s Gate 3?

In BG3, points of no return refer to crucial moments in the game where player choices can lock them out of certain paths, end relationships, aggro NPCs, or cause them to pick sides. Examples include making skill checks, choosing to defeat certain characters, or when specific characters die, all of which can influence subsequent events or access to content in future acts.

Will I be locked out of locations from previous acts when I advance the story?

No, players can return to previous locations even after advancing in the story. While you might receive a message about progressing your adventure, you can still fast travel back to earlier waypoints. However, the state of those locations may change due to the choices made during the gameplay.

Do locations remain the same when revisited in BG3?

No, the state of various locations can change as you progress through the story. NPCs might relocate, and certain areas may undergo significant transformations, like buildings being destroyed. Nonetheless, revisiting old areas can sometimes reveal new events or developments.

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