Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - General Are there any cities/towns in BG3?

Darn, really discouraging answers so far. I'm honestly a bit shocked that 25% of the game is in EA, with dozens+ of hours of gameplay, and there isn't even one simple fantasy town/village/city. Dozens of hours into the game and not a single Inn to rent a room? This is a staple of these games, and their vibe. Don't get me wrong, I love going out to the wilderness just as much, I don't want an urban-only RPG, but coming back to the cities and Inns is part of what makes D&D, RPGs, and Baldur's Gate what they are.

The only thing I can think of is that they put all their effort into making Baldur's Gate the city itself large and sprawling, rather than having other small towns. There are districts, etc. But I still think it is a mistake and a shame to not have any other civilization.

For me personally, RPGs and cRPGs like this sort of "begin" once I reach the first town. I'm kinda shocked to hear people are playing for 40 hours and never once even spend a night at an Inn? So 25% of the game is literally just woods, caves, ruins, and encampments? Disappointing to hear.