In 2023, Larian Studios solidified its place as one of the seminal recreation builders of all time with its launch of Baldur’s Gate III, an instant-classic of an RPG that elevated the style to new heights.
Following that, gamers presumed Larian’s subsequent steps could be some DLC for Baldur’s Gate III, adopted in fact by Baldur’s Gate VI. As a substitute, Larian determined to do none of that, are leaving the Dungeons & Dragons IP behind, and can work on what it desires to work on.
And what it desires to work on, is 2 new tasks based mostly on model new, authentic IP’s created by Larian. Introduced on the Steam web page for Baldur’s Gate III, revealed it has its personal concepts for what the long run will maintain, shifting ahead with the identical impartial spirit the studio has all the time had.
“Being given the possibility to develop a recreation set within the Dungeons & Dragons universe has been a dream come true for all of us. However as Swen [Vinke] just lately confirmed, we gained’t be introducing any main narrative content material 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 impartial studio since 1996, we worth the liberty to observe our creativity wherever it leads. On this case, after six years within the Forgotten Realms and far dialogue and rumination, we’ve determined to grab this chance to develop our personal IPs.
We’re at the moment engaged on two new tasks and we couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about what the long run has in retailer. It’s nonetheless early days – we’ll inform you extra about these later down the road.
However know that at the same time as our focus turns to those new video games, the sensibilities that introduced you Baldur’s Gate III are alive and properly right here on the Larian fort. We’re fueled by the exact same hearth in our bellies, one which drives us to create immersive experiences formed by your decisions, and we will’t wait so that you can be part of us on this subsequent journey.
When you have any worries about our change in route, then maybe this’ll assist:
‘I don’t know if we’re going to tug it off, however taking a look at our narrative, visible, and gameplay plans, I believe what we’re engaged on now shall be our greatest work ever. I get excited like a child watching the important thing imagery, need to present it to everybody now and grumble in frustration at having to attend till it’s truly all working. Sure, it’s hype however it’s hype as a result of it actually appears to be like and feels good.’ – Excited Swen, April 17, 2024.”
Larian has such an extended historical past, and it’s clear that it’s one of the gifted studios working in recreation growth in the present day. If the crew is worked up about what it’s making, even when it’s not Baldur’s Gate VI, then that seems like one thing to be actually enthusiastic about.
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