So, Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian isn’t doing any DLC for the game, or a Baldur’s Gate 4, or anything to do with D&D in the near future. It’s ok, stop crying. As it turns out, CEO Swen Vincke was once on board with some of those ideas, but now he’s got his eyes on creating “a very big RPG that will rule them all”, well, as soon as the tech it’ll need is actually a thing.
Yup, the thing you were salivating over isn’t going to be a thing, but it’s ok, there’s a new thing vaguely floating on the horizon for you to salivate over, praise be. To be fair, having just grabbed yet more hardware during the GDC awards, Larian’s earned a chance to pursue its interesting pipe dreams and mysterious ideas, though that seemingly wasn’t always the plan.
Speaking to GameSpot, Vincke’s given a bit more context to yesterday’s big announcement, and how Larian arrived at the point where it was so sure that it wasn’t in the making DLC for and following up on one big success kind of studio. “When it came to BG3, everybody was telling me ‘you gotta make DLC’, you’ve gotta make DLC, and really you should be starting on a sequel,” Vincke recalled, adding that, as you’d expect, this was powered by the game’s success and money-making ability.
Estell Mann
It’s always interesting to see where developers choose to take their focus after a successful release. While it’s a bit disappointing to hear that there won’t be any Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC or a sequel in the near future, I’m intrigued by Larian’s new direction towards creating a “very big RPG that will rule them all.” The idea of a new, ambitious project on the horizon is always exciting for us immersive experience seekers. Can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
CyberVanguard
Hey @CyberVanguard, I’m thrilled about Larian’s new RPG direction too! It’s always exciting to see developers take on ambitious projects. While it’s a bummer about no Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC or sequel soon, I can’t wait to see what’s next from Larian. Let’s stay tuned for what they have in store for us!
Fabian Mohr
@Estell Mann, I couldn’t agree more! Larian Studios’ shift towards new and ambitious projects is truly exciting. Although the absence of Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC or a sequel is a bit disappointing, the promise of a “very big RPG that will rule them all” is intriguing. I can’t wait to see the innovative ideas and immersive experiences they have in store for us. It’s inspiring to witness developers breaking free from the norm and striving for something exceptional and revolutionary.