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 development focus to a new, unannounced project. While limited post-launch support for BG3 continues, including the upcoming Patch 8 with new features, the studio's primary attention is now directed towards 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, a significant undertaking following BioWare's legacy. Baldur's Gate 3's overwhelming success, garnering numerous Game of the Year awards and attracting a broader audience to the CRPG genre, has significantly elevated Larian's profile and generated considerable anticipation for their next game.

In a statement to VideoGamer, Larian confirmed that its team's full focus is on its next title, initiating a temporary media blackout to concentrate on development. While Patch 8 will introduce additional features to Baldur's Gate 3, major development on the title is effectively complete.

The nature of Larian's post-Baldur's Gate 3 project remains largely undisclosed. While the studio opened a new facility in mid-2024 to support two ambitious RPGs, the current status of this plan is uncertain. Speculation ranges from a Divinity: Original Sin 3 to an entirely new IP, leveraging the lessons learned from Baldur's Gate 3's development.

The future of the Baldur's Gate franchise itself is equally uncertain. With Larian's departure, Wizards of the Coast faces the challenge of finding a suitable successor, setting a high bar for any future installments. However, the possibility of familiar faces returning remains, as several Baldur's Gate 3 actors have expressed interest in reprising their roles.