Baldur\'s Gate 3 Studio is Now Fully Focused on Its Next Game

Summary

• Larian Studios shifts focus to developing a new title post-Baldur's Gate 3 success.
• Limited support remains for BG3 as Patch 8 introduces new features.
• Details on Larian's next project are sparse.

Following the monumental success of Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios is now channeling its energy into crafting its next groundbreaking title. Having largely wrapped up post-launch support for Baldur's Gate 3, the studio is eager to surpass its acclaimed 2023 achievement.

Larian Studios has been a dominant force in the CRPG genre since before the release of Baldur's Gate 3 in late 2023. The studio's previous successes with Divinity: Original Sin and its 2017 sequel earned them the prestigious opportunity to revive the Baldur's Gate franchise, originally helmed by BioWare. Baldur's Gate 3 not only became a mega-hit, sweeping numerous Game of the Year awards but also attracted a broader audience, including those new to CRPGs. This triumph has significantly boosted Larian's reputation, heightening anticipation for their next endeavor.

In a recent statement to VideoGamer, Larian Studios announced, "Swen and the team's full attention is focused on crafting their next title." The studio also plans to enter a "media blackout" to concentrate on their new project without external distractions. While Larian will continue to offer some support for Baldur's Gate 3, including the upcoming Patch 8 with new features, their primary efforts are now directed elsewhere.

Larian Now Focused on Developing Its First Post-Baldur's Gate 3 Title

Currently, details about Larian's next project following Baldur's Gate 3 are scarce. In mid-2024, the studio established a new branch to work on two ambitious RPGs, though it remains unclear whether they will proceed with both or focus on one. Speculation abounds among fans, with some believing Larian might leverage their experience to create Divinity: Original Sin 3, while others hope for an entirely new IP. However, definitive information is likely to remain elusive for the foreseeable future.

As Larian moves forward, the future of the Baldur's Gate series is uncertain. Wizards of the Coast faces the challenge of finding a worthy successor to Larian, with any new title expected to meet the high standards set by Baldur's Gate 3. On a positive note, several actors from Baldur's Gate 3 have expressed willingness to reprise their roles in future installments, even without Larian's involvement, suggesting that fans might see familiar faces in upcoming games.