Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a complete shift in focus to their next, unannounced project. The studio has implemented a media blackout, indicating a period of silence regarding future developments.
While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, confirmed via Twitter and a subsequent statement to VideoGamer that the team's full attention is dedicated to their new endeavor. Vincke expressed his gratitude for the success of Baldur's Gate 3 but emphasized the studio's commitment to its next challenge.
The nature of Larian's next game remains shrouded in mystery. It's definitively not a Baldur's Gate sequel or any other D&D-related title. Instead, it's an entirely original creation, a departure from previous projects due to a lack of internal enthusiasm for a Baldur's Gate continuation.
Previous statements by Vincke offer only vague hints. In November 2023, he alluded to the game's ambition and boundary-pushing nature. Earlier, in July 2023, he mentioned the possibility of a future Divinity: Original Sin sequel, but emphasized that it wouldn't be the studio's immediate focus.
Speculation abounds regarding the setting and genre of this new title. Given Larian's history with fantasy RPGs, a foray into science fiction, a contemporary setting, or even a different genre altogether remains a distinct possibility. However, significant time – potentially years – may pass before any concrete information is revealed. The current media blackout suggests a considerable development period ahead.
