Baldur's Gate 3 fan discovers the game has nearly 237 hours of spoken dialogue in it—and a whopping 14 hours are narrator Amelia Tyler's alone, though Astarion gives her a run for her money

PC Gamer
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:02:53 +0000

A fan on the Baldur's Gate 3 subreddit has calculated that the game features nearly 237 hours of spoken dialogue, with narrator Amelia Tyler contributing 14 hours and Astarion close behind at 13 hours. The total includes approximately 173,642 voice files across around 2,068 characters. The fan is seeking help to accurately credit voice actors for certain characters, including multiple actors for the "Giant Rat.

2025-12-08 | GamesRadar+: Baldur's Gate 3 player does the math, finds Larian's RPG has 236 hours of recorded dialogue, and the character with the most lines is exactly who you'd expect

A player has calculated that Baldur's Gate 3 contains approximately 236 hours of recorded dialogue, totaling around 173,642 voice files. The narrator, voiced by Amelia Tyler, has the most lines at nearly 15 hours, while the character Astarion, voiced by Neil Newbon, follows with over 13 hours. Other top characters include Shadowheart, Gael, and Lae'zel, each with significant dialogue contributions, showcasing the extensive work behind the game's immersive experience.

2025-12-09 | PCGamesN: Baldur's Gate 3 has nearly ten days' worth of voice lines, and Larian boss admits that it "wasn't really keeping track"

Baldur's Gate 3 features over nine days' worth of voice lines, totaling 236 hours, 55 minutes, and 45 seconds, according to research by a fan on Reddit. Larian CEO Swen Vincke acknowledged they "weren't really keeping track" of the extensive library, which includes over 114,000 recorded lines from more than a thousand characters. The most talkative character is the narrator, Amelia Tyler, followed by Astarion and Shadowheart. The game's depth and quality contribute to its acclaim.

2025-12-09 | GamesRadar+: After Baldur's Gate 3 player painstakingly calculates how much spoken dialogue Larian included in its D&D RPG, director admits they didn't actually know themselves: "Which I think was for the better"

A Baldur's Gate 3 player calculated that the game features over 236 hours of recorded dialogue, a figure that surprised the developers, who weren't tracking it. Larian Studios' director, Swen Vincke, expressed relief at not knowing the total, suggesting it could hinder creativity. The game includes around 15 hours of dialogue for individual characters, highlighting the extensive effort in scripting and voice acting, contributing to its status as a generation-defining release.

2025-12-10 | GameSpot: Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Discovers Astarion Has Almost As Much Spoken Dialogue As The Narrator

A fan has documented the spoken dialogue in Baldur's Gate 3, revealing that Astarion has 13 hours and 6 minutes of dialogue, nearly as much as the Narrator's 14 hours and 43 minutes. The total dialogue in the game amounts to 236 hours and 55 minutes across 2068 characters. The fan also created a document transcribing each line. Baldur's Gate 3 has been nominated for Best Community Support at The Game Awards 2025, with hints of a new Divinity game announcement.

2025-12-10 | IGN: Determined Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Calculates It Has 236 Hours of Recorded Dialogue, and Even Larian Had No Idea It Was That Much

A fan has calculated that Baldur's Gate 3 contains 236 hours, 55 minutes, and 45 seconds of recorded dialogue, a figure even Larian Studios was unaware of. The narrator, Amelia Tyler, leads with 14 hours of dialogue, followed by Astarion and Shadowheart. The analysis also highlights a mystery involving the voice actors for the "Giant Rat" NPCs. Larian's Swen Vincke acknowledged the finding and teased a new Divinity game reveal at The Game Awards.