Baldur’s Gate 3 Returns With New Official Sequel In 2027, All Details

Published Oct 20, 2026, 7:57 PM EDT

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Few modern RPGs have captured fans’ hearts like Baldur’s Gate 3, and now Astarion Ancunín and other fan favorites are officially returning in 2027 for a new series that promises to expand the beloved franchise in a major way. Planned to span at least 18 installments, the series has unveiled stunning first-look images that offer an exciting glimpse into the next chapter of* Dungeons and Dragons’ *Forgotten Realms.

New York Comic Con 2026 saw the exciting announcement of Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse’s upcoming Baldur’s Gate III, an ongoing series set to deliver more epic stories featuring fan-favorite characters like Astarion, Shadowheart, Karlach, and more. Confirmed to span 18 installments, the series will kick off on February 24, 2027, with* Baldur’s Gate III *#1.

Brought to life by award-winning author Alyssa Wong (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Deadpool) and artists Vincenzo Carratù (Hulk: Smash Everything, Dracula: Blood Hunt), Elisabetta D’Amico (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – The Bad Batch, Kill All Immortals II), Valentina Taddeo (Werewolf by Night), and Buddy Beaudoin (The Flash), the first arc will span* Baldur’s Gate III* #1-6.

This arc primarily follows Astarion as he enjoys his freedom after escaping Cazador Szarr’s clutches. However, when Waterdeep is rocked by a spree of gruesome ritual murders, Astarion will be forced to hunt down the killer before he becomes their next victim. Baldur’s Gate III #1 will be available in comic shops for $4.99 when it releases in February.

Dark Horse Comics has been exceptionally generous when sharing details about the upcoming series. In addition to offering a teaser of what readers can expect from the first story arc, the publisher has also confirmed that future arcs will revolve around Karlach, Wyll, Shadowheart, Gale, and Lae’zel, with other* Baldur’s Gate III *characters also making appearances.

After* Baldur’s Gate III *#1-6, the next twelve installments (#7-18) will see a creative team change, with Becky Cloonan (Somna, Four Gathered on Christmas Eve) taking over writingand Francesco Scimonelli (Dick Tracy) handling the artwork. The duo’s story will specifically follow *“Karlach into the Nine Hells.” *With teasers like these, Dark Horse clearly has big plans for the franchise, and this might be the start of the video game’s expansion into comics.

Readers should also note that Dark Horse Comics is launching its flagship* Dungeons & Dragons* series on November 4, 2026. Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly will team up with artist Ibraim Roberson to bring this series, which is also set in the Forgotten Realms, to life. This series will star Mordenkainen, despite the character typically being associated with the World of Greyhawk campaign setting.

The official synopsis for this series teases: “A draconic apocalypse approaches the Forgotten Realms, and it has one name on its lips: MORDENKAINEN. Now, stripped of his magic but never out of the fight, the most powerful wizard in all reality will need the help of Faerûn’s most legendary heroes to restore the balance.”

This series is especially exciting for readers looking forward to* Baldur’s Gate III*, as it offers a sneak peek at* Baldur’s Gate III *#1 in *Dungeons & Dragons *#2, available January 6, 2027. In short, if readers take away one thing, it’s that D&D fans are in for an epic 2027, with ongoing flagship comic series for both ***Dungeons & Dragons ***and Baldur’s Gate III.

*** Baldur’s Gate 3 #1*** from Dark Horse Comics will be available to read on February 24, 2027!

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