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Boss of Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Larian Says Single-Player Games Aren't Dead: 'They Just Have to Be Good'

Author : George Update:Mar 19,2025

The perennial debate in gaming circles—are big single-player games dead?—has resurfaced. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke, fresh off the monumental success of Baldur's Gate 3, offers a succinct rebuttal: "Use your imagination. They're not. They just have to be good."

Vincke's perspective carries significant weight. Larian Studios built its reputation on critically acclaimed CRPGs like Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2, setting the stage for the triumph of Baldur's Gate 3.

PlayKnown for his insightful comments, whether at The Game Awards or elsewhere, Vincke emphasizes the importance of passion, respect for developers and players, and a genuine care for the craft. This latest statement, while unsurprising given his track record, serves as a powerful reaffirmation.

2025 has already witnessed the success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 as a major single-player title. With several months remaining in the year, ample opportunity exists for other single-player games to make their mark.

Larian Studios, having concluded its work on Baldur's Gate 3, is now focusing on a new IP, moving on from the Baldur's Gate series and Dungeons & Dragons. However, Hasbro's SVP of digital games, Dan Ayoub, hinted at potential future announcements regarding the Baldur's Gate franchise during this year's Game Developers Conference.

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