Larian Studios, following the phenomenal success of Baldur's Gate 3, has officially shifted its focus to a new, unannounced project. While limited post-launch support for BG3 will continue, including the upcoming Patch 8 with new features, the studio's primary attention is now dedicated to its next endeavor.
Before the 2023 release of Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios had already established itself as a CRPG powerhouse with the Divinity: Original Sin series. This impressive track record secured them the Baldur's Gate license, allowing them to build upon the legacy established by BioWare. Baldur's Gate 3's massive 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 game.
In a statement to VideoGamer, Larian confirmed that its team is fully committed to its next title, implementing a temporary media blackout to concentrate on development. While Patch 8 will introduce some additional features to Baldur's Gate 3, substantial further support for the game appears unlikely.
The specifics of Larian's post-Baldur's Gate 3 project remain largely undisclosed. Although Larian opened a new studio in mid-2024 to work on two ambitious RPGs, the current status of this plan is unclear. Speculation among gamers ranges from a Divinity: Original Sin 3 to an entirely new IP, leveraging the lessons learned from Baldur's Gate 3. Details are expected to remain scarce for the foreseeable future.
The future of the Baldur's Gate franchise itself is also uncertain. With Larian's departure, Wizards of the Coast faces the challenge of finding a new developer capable of meeting the high standard set by Baldur's Gate 3. However, the possibility of familiar faces returning in future installments remains, as several actors from Baldur's Gate 3 have expressed interest in reprising their roles.
