Solasta 2 Steps Up With a Character Creator That Might Just Rival Baldur's Gate 3
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
As Solasta 2 prepares for its early access launch on March 12, new videos featuring voice actors Devora Wilde and Ben Starr showcase a massively expanded character creator that addresses key limitations found in Baldur's Gate 3.
Tactical Adventures is ramping up the excitement for the upcoming early access launch of Solasta 2 on March 12, giving players a closer look at what the tactical RPG brings to the table. In a pair of new promotional videos reported by Polygon, industry favorites Ben Starr and Devora Wilde dive into the game's heavily expanded character creation suite. Wilde, known for voicing Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3, and Starr, starring in the upcoming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, test out the tools by designing characters for each other with hilarious results. Beyond the comedy of neon yellow skin tones and aggressively manipulated eyebrows, the session highlights some serious technical upgrades that tactical fans will appreciate.
One of the most notable additions is advanced shape blending, which lets players merge different head shape presets for a truly unique look. That specific feature addresses a common critique of Baldur's Gate 3, which relied entirely on static presets without deeper facial slider options. Solasta 2 is also upgrading its mechanical foundation by adopting the updated 2024 Dungeons and Dragons ruleset, building directly on the faithful tabletop combat that made the first game a cult favorite among hardcore strategy enthusiasts.
The developers at Tactical Adventures are leaning heavily into star power for this sequel. Alongside Wilde and Starr, the voice cast features heavy hitters like Amelia Tyler, who served as the iconic narrator in Baldur's Gate 3. Combined with improved graphics, a wider explorable world, and a narrative that aims to deeply embed the player character into the main story, Solasta 2 is shaping up to be a serious contender in the CRPG space when it hits early access later this month.
Tags: Solasta 2, Baldur's Gate 3, RPGs, PC Gaming, Tactical Adventures
Original article: Polygon