Larian Studios Shifts Focus to Next Project

Summary

• Following the phenomenal success of Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios is now fully focused on developing its next game.
• While development shifts, limited support for BG3 continues with the upcoming Patch 8, introducing new features.
• Details surrounding Larian's next project remain scarce.

Larian Studios, the acclaimed developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, has confirmed its complete shift in focus to its next project. Having largely completed post-launch support for Baldur's Gate 3, the studio is now dedicating its resources to its next endeavor, aiming to build upon the incredible success of its 2023 release.

Before the launch of the critically lauded Baldur's Gate 3 in late 2023, Larian Studios was already a prominent name in the CRPG genre, having crafted the acclaimed Divinity: Original Sin series. This established reputation and the success of the Divinity games secured them the coveted Baldur's Gate license, stepping into the legacy established by BioWare. Baldur's Gate 3's monumental success, garnering numerous Game of the Year awards and attracting a wider audience to the CRPG genre, has significantly boosted Larian's profile, generating considerable anticipation for their next project.

In a statement to VideoGamer, Larian confirmed that Swen Vincke and the team's full attention is dedicated to their next title. The studio also announced a temporary media blackout to minimize external distractions during development. While some limited support for Baldur's Gate 3 will continue, including the upcoming Patch 8 with new features, the studio's primary focus has undeniably shifted.

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

Currently, details regarding Larian's next game remain scarce. In mid-2024, Larian opened a new studio to support the development of two ambitious RPGs; however, the current status of this multi-project approach is unclear. Speculation amongst gamers ranges from a Divinity: Original Sin 3 to a completely new IP, leveraging the experience gained from Baldur's Gate 3. Concrete information is expected to remain limited for the foreseeable future.

The future of the Baldur's Gate franchise itself remains uncertain. With Larian moving on, Wizards of the Coast faces the challenge of finding a suitable successor, a task made more demanding by the exceptionally high standard set by Baldur's Gate 3. However, there's positive news: several actors from Baldur's Gate 3 have expressed their willingness to reprise their roles in future installments, regardless of the development studio, potentially offering a degree of familiarity for fans.