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

Larian Studios, following the phenomenal success of Baldur's Gate 3, has officially shifted its focus to a new, unannounced project. While a limited amount of post-launch support for BG3 will continue, including the upcoming Patch 8 with new features, the studio's primary efforts are 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 critical acclaim and widespread popularity, earning numerous Game of the Year awards, significantly boosted Larian's reputation and generated considerable anticipation for their future projects.

In a statement to VideoGamer, Larian confirmed that its team's full attention is now directed towards its next game, and that a period of limited media engagement is anticipated. While Patch 8 will introduce some additional features to Baldur's Gate 3, major development on the title is concluded.

The nature of Larian's next project remains largely undisclosed. Although the studio opened a new location in mid-2024 to facilitate the development of two ambitious RPGs, the current status of this initiative is unclear. Speculation among gamers ranges from a Divinity: Original Sin 3 to an entirely new intellectual property, leveraging the lessons learned from Baldur's Gate 3's success. Details are expected to remain scarce for the foreseeable future.

The future of the Baldur's Gate franchise itself is uncertain. With Larian's departure, Wizards of the Coast faces the challenge of finding a suitable successor, a task made more demanding by the exceptionally high standards 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 openness to reprising their roles.