Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a complete shift in focus to their next project, initiating a media silence for the foreseeable future. While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is anticipated later this year, Larian's full attention is dedicated to this unannounced title.
Swen Vincke, Larian's head, recently tweeted about the studio's journey with Baldur's Gate 3, acknowledging its remarkable success but hinting at future endeavors. A subsequent statement to VideoGamer confirmed the studio's commitment to its next game and the implementation of a 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 adaptation, but rather an entirely original creation. This decision follows internal struggles to generate excitement for a Baldur's Gate continuation.
Previous statements from Vincke offer limited clues. In November 2023, he alluded to the project's boundary-pushing ambition. Earlier, in July 2023, he mentioned the eventual development of a sequel to Larian's Divinity: Original Sin series, though he cautioned against immediate expectations.
The nature of Larian's next game remains shrouded in mystery. Given their established expertise in fantasy RPGs, the possibility of a foray into science fiction, contemporary settings, or even a different genre altogether remains open. It's likely that significant time – potentially years – will pass before any concrete information is revealed.
