Originally Posted by Dez
So, Larian definitely knows how to execute these kind of things when they want to. Either they changed their minds for BG3, or WotC are the ones responsible for the "everybody is fine"-treatment.

I imagine it might be the case that WotC insisted on implementing fantasy race inclusivity. Personally I preferred the notion that certain races might face hostility and distrust in certain locales because it creates more interesting RP possibilities.