Larian Studios Shifts Focus to New Game, Enforces Media Blackout

Larian Studios, the developers behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a shift in focus to their next game, initiating a "media blackout" for the foreseeable future. Despite the upcoming release of Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 this year, which fans eagerly await, Larian's "full attention" is now on crafting their next title.

Reflecting on the journey so far, Larian boss Swen Vincke recently tweeted about the immense success of Baldur's Gate 3, hinting that the studio's story is far from over. "But the story ain't over yet," Vincke stated, stirring anticipation among fans. In a subsequent statement to VideoGamer, Larian confirmed that their focus has shifted entirely to this new project, with a commitment to a media blackout until further notice.

Got me all nostalgic - it really has been an incredible journey so far. But the story ain't over yet. Stay tuned. Going to try to skip the dark night of the soul moment though if you don't mind. https://t.co/eLSTv3CXb4

— Swen Vincke @where? (@LarAtLarian) January 10, 2025

While details about Larian's next game remain scarce, it's clear that it will not be a sequel to Baldur's Gate 3 or any other Dungeons & Dragons game. Instead, Larian is embarking on an entirely new project, driven by the lack of internal enthusiasm for a Baldur's Gate follow-up. In November 2023, Vincke hinted at the studio's next big game, expressing excitement and a desire to push boundaries beyond their previous work.

Although a sequel to Larian's Divinity: Original Sin series is on the cards, Vincke mentioned in a July 2023 interview with IGN that fans should not expect it immediately after Baldur's Gate 3. "It's our own universe we built, so we're definitely gonna get back there at some point," Vincke assured, emphasizing the need for a creative break after the intense development of Baldur's Gate 3.

With Larian's history rooted in fantasy RPGs, speculation abounds about the genre and setting of their next game. Could it be a foray into science fiction, a modern-day setting, or perhaps a completely new genre? Only time will tell, as Larian's media blackout suggests that fans may need to wait years before learning more about this mysterious new project.