Larian Studios, following the phenomenal success of Baldur's Gate 3, has officially shifted its development focus to a new, unannounced project. While limited post-launch support for BG3 continues, including the upcoming Patch 8 with added features, the studio is largely moving on.
Before the 2023 release of BG3, Larian Studios, already a CRPG powerhouse thanks to the Divinity: Original Sin series, was entrusted with the Baldur's Gate license. BG3's overwhelming success, garnering numerous Game of the Year awards and attracting a wider audience to the CRPG genre, significantly boosted Larian's reputation and generated considerable anticipation for their next endeavor.
In a statement, Larian confirmed their complete dedication to their next title, implementing a temporary media blackout to maintain focus. While Patch 8 will introduce some new BG3 features, major development on the game is concluded.
The nature of Larian's next project remains shrouded in mystery. Despite opening a new studio in mid-2024 to support two ambitious RPGs, the current status of this is unclear. Speculation ranges from a Divinity: Original Sin 3 to a completely new IP, leveraging the lessons learned from BG3's triumph.
The future of the Baldur's Gate franchise is equally uncertain. Wizards of the Coast faces the challenge of finding a suitable developer to uphold the high standards set by BG3. However, the possibility of familiar faces returning remains, as several BG3 actors have expressed openness to reprising their roles in future installments, regardless of the development studio.
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