Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a media blackout, signaling their complete focus on their next, unannounced project. While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian's attention is firmly fixed on their next venture.
Swen Vincke, Larian's head, recently reflected on the studio's success with Baldur's Gate 3 on Twitter, hinting at future endeavors. A subsequent statement to VideoGamer confirmed the studio's commitment to its new title and the implementation of a media silence.
Details about Larian's next game remain scarce. It's confirmed that it won't be a Baldur's Gate 3 sequel or any other D&D-related title. Instead, it will be an entirely original creation, a departure from the studio's previous focus after internal discussions deemed a Baldur's Gate follow-up less appealing.
Previous statements from Vincke offer only vague clues. In November 2023, he hinted at the game's ambition and boundary-pushing nature. Earlier, in July 2023, he mentioned the possibility of a new Divinity: Original Sin installment, though he emphasized that it wouldn't be the studio's immediate priority.
The nature of Larian's next project remains entirely speculative. Given their history with fantasy RPGs, a shift to science fiction, a contemporary setting, or even a different genre altogether is within the realm of possibility. However, significant time—potentially years—may pass before any concrete information is revealed.
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