Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Larian Says Its 'Full Attention' Is on Its Next Game, 'Media Blackout' for the Foreseeable

Larian Studios, the creators of the wildly successful Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a media blackout as they shift their focus entirely to their next project. While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian's full attention is now dedicated to this unannounced title.

Swen Vincke, Larian's head, recently reflected on the studio's journey with Baldur's Gate 3, acknowledging its critical and commercial triumph but hinting at future endeavors. He tweeted, "Got me all nostalgic - it really has been an incredible journey so far. But the story ain't over yet. Stay tuned." A subsequent statement to VideoGamer confirmed Larian's commitment to their next game, initiating the media silence.

Details about the new game remain scarce. What we do know is that it won't be a Baldur's Gate 3 sequel or any other D&D-based title. Instead, it's an original creation, a deliberate shift after internal discussions failed to generate enthusiasm for a Baldur's Gate continuation.

Previous statements from Vincke offer only vague clues. In November 2023, he hinted that the new game would be "boundary-pushing," expressing significant excitement for the project. 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, citing the need for creative rejuvenation after the intensive Baldur's Gate 3 development.

The nature of Larian's next venture remains shrouded in mystery. Given their history with fantasy RPGs, speculation ranges from a new fantasy setting to a foray into science fiction, a modern-day context, or even a completely different genre altogether. It's likely to be several years before any concrete information is revealed.