Larian Studios, the creator of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, has announced a complete shift in focus to its next, unannounced project. The studio has declared a media blackout, indicating a period of silence regarding future developments.
While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, confirmed the team's full attention is dedicated to its new endeavor. Vincke recently expressed his pride in the studio's accomplishments with Baldur's Gate 3 but hinted at future projects. A subsequent statement to VideoGamer reiterated the studio's commitment to its next title and confirmed the media blackout.
Details about Larian's next game remain scarce. It's confirmed to be neither a Baldur's Gate sequel nor another D&D title, but rather a completely original creation. This decision follows internal struggles to generate enthusiasm for a Baldur's Gate 4.
Previous statements from Vincke offer only vague clues. In November 2023, he teased the project as boundary-pushing and exciting. Earlier, in July 2023, he mentioned the possibility of a new Divinity: Original Sin game, but emphasized that it wouldn't be the immediate next project.
The nature of Larian's next game remains entirely speculative. Given their established expertise in fantasy RPGs, a departure into science fiction, a contemporary setting, or even a completely different genre is within the realm of possibility. However, it's likely to be several years before any concrete information is revealed.
