Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a complete shift in focus to their next project, initiating a media blackout for the foreseeable future. While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is anticipated later this year, Larian's full attention is now dedicated to this unannounced title.
Swen Vincke, Larian's head, recently tweeted about the studio's remarkable journey with Baldur's Gate 3, hinting at future endeavors. A subsequent statement to VideoGamer confirmed the studio's commitment to its next game and the implementation of a media blackout.
Details about Larian's next game remain scarce. It's confirmed that it won't be a Baldur's Gate sequel or any other D&D-related project. Instead, it's an entirely original creation, a departure from a previously considered, but internally rejected, Baldur's Gate follow-up.
Previous statements from Vincke offer only vague hints. In November 2023, he alluded to the project's groundbreaking nature. Earlier, in July 2023, he mentioned the possibility of a future Divinity: Original Sin sequel, but emphasized that it wouldn't be the immediate next project. The team needs a creative refresh after the monumental effort poured into Baldur's Gate 3.
The nature of Larian's next game remains a mystery. Given their established expertise in fantasy RPGs, speculation ranges from a new fantasy setting to a potential foray into science fiction, a contemporary setting, or even a completely different genre. It's likely to be some time—potentially years—before any concrete information is revealed.
