Larian Studios, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, has announced a media blackout, signaling a complete shift in focus to its next, unannounced project. While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, confirmed the studio's full attention is dedicated to this new endeavor.
Vincke's recent tweet expressed a sense of accomplishment regarding Baldur's Gate 3's success but hinted at the studio's future ambitions. A subsequent statement to VideoGamer reiterated this commitment, officially declaring the media blackout.
Details about Larian's next game remain scarce. What we do know is that it won't be a Baldur's Gate 3 sequel or any other D&D-related title. Instead, it's an entirely original creation, a departure Larian chose after internal discussions revealed a lack of enthusiasm for a direct Baldur's Gate follow-up.
Previous statements from Vincke offer only cryptic hints. In November 2023, he teased that the new project would be boundary-pushing. Earlier, in July 2023, he mentioned the possibility of a future Divinity: Original Sin sequel, but emphasized that it wouldn't be the studio's immediate priority.
Speculation abounds regarding the nature of this new game. Given Larian's history with fantasy RPGs, a shift to science fiction, a modern setting, or even a completely different genre remains a distinct possibility. However, it's likely to be quite some time—potentially years—before any concrete information is revealed.
