Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a complete shift in focus to their next, unannounced project. The studio has initiated a media blackout, indicating a period of silence regarding future developments.
While Baldur's Gate 3's highly anticipated Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, confirmed via Twitter and a subsequent statement to VideoGamer that the team's full attention is dedicated to their next venture. Vincke expressed gratitude for the success of Baldur's Gate 3 but emphasized the studio's move towards a new endeavor.
The upcoming project is confirmed to be neither a Baldur's Gate sequel nor another D&D-based title. Instead, it represents a completely original creation, a departure that followed internal discussions revealing a lack of enthusiasm for a direct Baldur's Gate continuation.
Previous statements from Vincke offer limited clues. In November 2023, he hinted at a project that would "push many boundaries," while in July 2023, he mentioned the eventual return to the Divinity: Original Sin universe, though not as the immediate next project. This leaves open the possibility of a completely new IP, perhaps exploring genres beyond the studio's established fantasy RPG roots, potentially venturing into science fiction or even entirely different genres.
Given the current media blackout, any concrete details regarding Larian's next game remain elusive, suggesting a considerable wait—potentially years—before further information is revealed.
