Baldur's Gate 3 - Astarion kiss animation evolution (Aug to Dec)

[@nataliemolnar9280]

Until the most recent update in my game he and Tav just stood in place making kissy faces, it was hilarious.

[@madamefluffy4788]

The kiss definitely has more oomph by having the characters approach one another for a kiss than having one approach the other. Makes it feel like it's more a mutual thing rather than one simply giving in to the other.

[@HughLlewellyn]

Such a major improvement. I'm glad they did it. Thanks for sharing!

[@xLittle_Lilithx]

That little exhale he does after the newest kiss makes me fucking feral.

[@Mistardmuster]

I love the updated kisses but those little pecks they had at the beginning will always have a special place in my heart

[@cakey_96]

Agreed! Part of me wishes they'd keep the pecks for after his act 2 romance, then change to the more intimate kiss after his act 3 romance!

[@vee1267]

Or if they could somehow alternate between the two, they’re both cute (though the newest one is the best by far)

[@cussundriakneal9904]

Right? I think it makes sense especially for Astarion to have the chaste pecks at the start. He's never had someone just want him for his company, or kiss him with zero expectations, so kf course he'd be more reserved and guarded. But in Act 3? After helping him defeat Cazador, and where he realizes he's ready for more in life? THAT'S when it transitions to the more intimate kiss we have now. 🥰😊

[@Rime_in_Retrograde]

omg when he started passionately kissing her forehead I nearly died laughing XD

[@olga_ju]

As soon as I could first kiss him in my run, there was patch 4 and all the kisses were bugged 😵 now I can finally see everything, it was worth waiting 😍

[@Ankoo666]

I’m keeping it as my head canon that until the end of Astarion’s quest he was just giving sweet forehead kisses to my Tav, I love it

[@ajdean2974]

SUCH a major improvement, omfg

[@cleigh3796]

Which of these are Ascended Astarion and does the background music change a bit when he's ascended? To sadder music like at 1:09? Also thank you for uploading.

[@cakey_96]

Hi! None of these are Ascended (I'd never be able to bring myself to go that route personally!) - the music is just one of the background songs that plays around the Lower City, not sure of the name I'm afraid! And you're welcome, I'm so glad his kiss animation has much more personality now!

[@KarlAndArma4ever]

Talking about The Song Of Balduran? The game has at least two versions in the soundtrack that play in certain locations regardless of context.

[@lisdraconis2212]

Sadly it is still bugged gor me. :(

[@jazene]

I read that Larian has been suggesting to uninstall and reinstall since Patch 5 was so big, so that might help. I plan to do that myself because I am noticing some of the same problems too.

[@lisdraconis2212]

@@jazene Yeah I verified game files and it did not do anything. I will try a complete clean install today.