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

While Baldur's Gate 3 players anticipate Patch 8 later this year, Larian's leadership has confirmed their full attention is dedicated to this new endeavor. Swen Vincke, Larian's head, recently tweeted about the studio's journey with Baldur's Gate 3, hinting at future projects without revealing specifics.

A subsequent statement to VideoGamer clarified Larian's commitment to their new title, emphasizing the media blackout. Details about this new game remain scarce. It's confirmed that it won't be a Baldur's Gate sequel or any other D&D-based title, but rather an entirely original creation. This decision follows Larian's internal struggles to generate enthusiasm for a Baldur's Gate 3 follow-up.

Previous statements by Vincke offer only vague clues. In November 2023, he hinted at a boundary-pushing project, expressing excitement about its potential. Earlier, in July 2023, he mentioned the possibility of a new Divinity: Original Sin game, but emphasized it wouldn't be the immediate next project.

Speculation abounds about the nature of Larian's next game. Given their established expertise in fantasy RPGs, a shift to science fiction, a modern setting, or even an entirely new genre remains a distinct possibility. However, concrete information is unlikely to surface for a considerable time.