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 dedicated to its next endeavor.

Before the late 2023 release of the critically acclaimed 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 mantle previously held by BioWare. Baldur's Gate 3's massive success, garnering numerous Game of the Year awards and attracting a wider audience to the CRPG genre, significantly boosted Larian's reputation, generating considerable anticipation for their next game.

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

The nature of Larian's post-Baldur's Gate 3 project remains shrouded in mystery. Although Larian opened a new studio in mid-2024 to support the development of 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's triumph.

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 Baldur's Gate 3's high benchmark. However, the possibility of familiar faces returning in future installments remains, as several actors from Baldur's Gate 3 have expressed interest in reprising their roles, regardless of the development studio.