Summary
Larian Studios, the developer behindBaldur’s Gate 3, is already looking ahead to its future projects. In April, the studio revealed that it is working on two new titles. However, the team faces the challenge of ensuring these upcoming games provide a new and distinct experience for players familiar with the immersive world ofBaldur’s Gate 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3, which launched in August 2023, quickly became a critical and commercial success, winning five BAFTAs and earning numerous other nominations. Even though it has been just over a year since its launch,Baldur’s Gate 3continues to captivate a large audience. Recent reports indicate that the game consistently maintains a player base of over 100,000 individuals each weekend. This sustained popularity underscores the game’s significant impact and sets it apart from other major releases during the same period.Baldur’s Gate 3’sexpansive design, including detailed worlds and intricate narratives, has played a crucial role in its ongoing acclaim.
Despite this massive success, Larian Studios has announced that it willnot be producing anyBaldur’s Gate 3expansions, downloadable content, or sequels for the game, choosing instead to focus on new projects. While anticipation among fans for future developments from the studio likely remains high, an interview withPC Gamerhas highlighted a significant challenge Larian faces. Writing director Adam Smith explained that the studio is encountering a problem reminiscent of the “Simpsons did it” scenario. He elaborated that whenever they discuss new ideas, they often find themselves referencing elements already used inBaldur’s Gate 3, as the game encompassed a vast array of features and innovations.
Larian Studios Faces Challenges in Avoiding Repetition with New Projects
This makes it difficult to create new content without inadvertently repeating what was already done. Additionally, Simith mentioned that Larian has faced similar difficulties before, particularly during the development of theDivinity: Original Sinseries andBaldur’s Gate 3, where the goal was to deliver innovative experiences while avoiding redundant content. While it remains to be seen how the studio will address these challenges, Larian Studios also recently revealed why it chose to focus onnew projects instead of making a sequel or DLC forBaldur’s Gate 3.
As fans await further updates from Larian Studios, the developer has announcednew features coming toBaldur’s Gate 3with Patch 7. This update will introduce Evil Endings and a Mod Manager for enhanced customization. Additionally, split-screen gameplay will be improved, with the screen dynamically merging when player characters are close to each other and dividing when they move apart, along with other enhancements.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
