Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Shifts Focus, Media Blackout Imposed

Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a complete shift in focus to their next project. The studio has initiated a media blackout, indicating a period of silence regarding future developments.

While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is anticipated later this year, Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, confirmed via Twitter and a subsequent statement to VideoGamer that the team's full attention is dedicated to their unannounced next title. Vincke's tweet expressed nostalgia for the journey with Baldur's Gate 3 but emphasized that the studio's story is far from over.

The upcoming game is confirmed to be neither a Baldur's Gate sequel nor another Dungeons & Dragons adaptation. Instead, it represents a completely new IP, a decision made after internal discussions revealed a lack of enthusiasm for a Baldur's Gate 4.

Previous statements from Vincke offer limited clues. In November 2023, he hinted at the new game's ambition, suggesting it would push boundaries. Earlier, in July 2023, he mentioned the possibility of a future Divinity: Original Sin sequel, but emphasized that it wouldn't be the immediate next project. The studio's history with fantasy RPGs leaves the genre of their next game open to speculation, ranging from a potential foray into science fiction or a modern setting to exploring an entirely new genre altogether.

Given the studio's current commitment to secrecy, any concrete details about Larian's next endeavor remain elusive, suggesting a considerable wait—potentially years—before any further announcements.