Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Larian Says Its 'Full Attention' Is on Its Next Game, 'Media Blackout' for the Foreseeable

Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3, have announced a media blackout as they shift their focus entirely to their next, unannounced project. While Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian’s CEO, Swen Vincke, confirmed the studio's full attention is now dedicated to this new venture. Vincke's recent tweet expressed nostalgia for the journey with Baldur’s Gate 3, but hinted at an exciting future.

In a statement to VideoGamer, Larian officially confirmed the "media blackout," emphasizing their complete dedication to developing their next title. Intriguingly, more is known about what this won't be than what it will be. It's definitively not a Baldur’s Gate 3 sequel, nor any other D&D-based game. Instead, Larian is embarking on a completely original project, a decision made after internal discussions revealed a lack of enthusiasm for a direct sequel.

Previous comments from Vincke offer only tantalizing hints. In November 2023, he vaguely described the new game as something that "pushes many boundaries," expressing considerable excitement about the project. He also mentioned in July 2023 that a sequel to Larian’s Divinity: Original Sin series is planned, but not the immediate priority. He stressed the immense creative effort poured into Baldur’s Gate 3, hinting at a necessary creative refresh before tackling another large-scale project.

The nature of Larian's next game remains shrouded in mystery. Given their established expertise in fantasy RPGs, a departure into science fiction, a modern setting, or even a completely new genre is entirely possible. It seems likely that significant time—potentially years—will pass before any concrete details are revealed.