Following Baldur’s Gate III, Larian Studios Is Working On Two Projects Based On Original IPs

In 2023, Larian Studios solidified its place as one of the most seminal game developers of all time with its release of Baldur’s Gate III, an instant-classic of an RPG that elevated the genre to new heights.

Following that, players presumed Larian’s next steps would be some DLC for Baldur’s Gate III, followed of course by Baldur’s Gate VI. Instead, Larian decided to do none of that, are leaving the Dungeons & Dragons IP behind, and will work on what it wants to work on.

And what it wants to work on, is two new projects based on brand new, original IP’s created by Larian. Announced on the Steam page for Baldur’s Gate III, revealed it has its own ideas for what the future will hold, moving forward with the same independent spirit the studio has always had.

“Being given the chance to develop a game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe has been a dream come true for all of us. But as Swen [Vinke] recently confirmed, we won’t be introducing any major narrative content to the story of Baldur’s Gate III or its origin characters and companions, nor will we be making expansions or Baldur’s Gate VI.

As an independent studio since 1996, we value the freedom to follow our creativity wherever it leads. In this case, after six years in the Forgotten Realms and much discussion and rumination, we’ve decided to seize this opportunity to develop our own IPs.

We’re currently working on two new projects and we couldn’t be more excited about what the future has in store. It’s still early days – we’ll tell you more about those later down the line.

But know that even as our focus turns to these new games, the sensibilities that brought you Baldur’s Gate III are alive and well here at the Larian castle. We’re fueled by the very same fire in our bellies, one that drives us to create immersive experiences shaped by your choices, and we can’t wait for you to join us on this next adventure.

If you have any worries about our change in direction, then perhaps this’ll help:

‘I don’t know if we’re going to pull it off, but looking at our narrative, visual, and gameplay plans, I think what we’re working on now will be our best work ever. I get excited like a kid watching the key imagery, want to show it to everyone now and grumble in frustration at having to wait until it’s actually all working. Yes, it’s hype but it’s hype because it really looks and feels good.’ – Excited Swen, April 17, 2024.”

Larian has such a long history, and it’s clear that it’s one of the most talented studios working in game development today. If the team is excited about what it’s making, even if it’s not Baldur’s Gate VI, then that sounds like something to be really excited about.

Source – [Larian Studios]