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

Larian Studios, following the phenomenal success of Baldur's Gate 3, is now fully dedicated to its next project. While a limited amount of post-launch support continues for BG3, including the upcoming Patch 8 with new features, the studio's primary focus has shifted.

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 success paved the way for their work on Baldur's Gate 3, a game that garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous Game of the Year awards, significantly expanding Larian's reputation and generating considerable anticipation for their future endeavors.

In a recent statement, Larian confirmed their complete concentration on their next title, announcing a temporary media blackout to maintain focus. While Patch 8 will introduce some additional features to Baldur's Gate 3, further major support for the game appears unlikely.

The specifics of Larian's next project remain shrouded in mystery. While the studio opened a new facility in mid-2024 to support two ambitious RPGs, the current status of this initiative is unclear. Speculation ranges from a Divinity: Original Sin 3 to an entirely new IP, leveraging the lessons learned from Baldur's Gate 3. Concrete details are expected to remain scarce for the foreseeable future.

The future of the Baldur's Gate franchise is equally uncertain. With Larian's departure, Wizards of the Coast faces the challenge of finding a suitable successor, a task made more demanding by the 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.