For Larian Studios, the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3, there is no major pause. The next project is already starting.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is likely to remain one of the most successful RPGs for a long time. The game has impressed and even turned many gamers into fans who have little experience with turn-based RPG battles. But for Larian, there is no long breather. Now Swen Vincke (the head of the studio) has revealed that they are currently discussing the next project.
What was said? On X, Swen Vincke posted a photo – a large presentation room, still without guests. He wrote:
The Larian leadership meeting is about to begin – two years ago we came to exactly this place to discuss how to finish Baldur’s Gate 3. This time we are discussing how to lift off. The mood is great, morale is good, and I expect a flood of people to come in at any moment.
With the “lift off,” Vincke is apparently referring to the next big project. Larian does not want to rest on its laurels and instead wants to discuss the next project in detail.
What kind of game will it be? What the developers of Larian Studios are working on next remains a mystery. It is only clear that it is neither an expansion of Baldur’s Gate 3 nor a possible sequel “Baldur’s Gate 4” – both of which Swen Vincke had already ruled out in advance.
The next project from Larian is likely to be its own IP, where they can unleash their creativity without external influence. This gives the developers a bit more freedom than in Baldur’s Gate 3 – a game from which they surely learned a lot and on which the next Larian title can only benefit.
Community discussions: In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, the tweet and Larian’s plans are already being enthusiastically discussed. Many are unhappy that Larian is not working on “Baldur’s Gate 4” but are still positive. The general sentiment seems to be: No matter what Larian is working on, they will support it and likely buy it.
- “I will literally play everything Larian makes from now on. I can’t wait!” – seasquidley
- “Whatever they do, they’ll get my money. I have full trust in this studio.” – Arbel_of_fenris
- “I think it’s kind of silly that so many hope Larian will do something with someone else’s IP.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was not good because it was the Baldur’s Gate IP. It was good because Larian did it well. They have proven they can do it themselves with Divinity: Original Sin 2 (which did some things better than Baldur’s Gate 3 because Larian had full control).
I honestly hope they give us more Divinity or develop a new IP.” – One_Direction_342
What Larian is ultimately working on remains, of course, a matter of speculation. Until the next project is really announced, it could take a few more years. Larian takes quite a lot of time for projects – but the result is masterpieces like Baldur’s Gate 3. Vincke also believes, it is “the right thing for Larian” not to make another Baldur’s Gate.
