During a talk at GDC 2024, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke announced that Larian Studios would not be making any DLC, expansions or sequels for the highly-regarded RPG, which took home another Game of the Year award at Wednesday’s Game Developers Choice Awards. However, speaking with IGN, Vincke did say that Larian began work on DLC and even gave some thought to a potential Baldur’s Gate 4 before pivoting away to other projects.
“Because of all the success the obvious thing would have been to do a DLC, so we started on one. We started even thinking about BG4,” Vincke says. “But we hadn’t really had closure on BG3 yet and just to jump forward on something new felt wrong. We had also spent a whole bunch of time converting the system into a video game and we wanted to do new things. There are a lot of constraints on making D&D, and 5th Edition is not an easy system to put into a video game. We had all these ideas of new combat we wanted to try out and they were not compatible.”
In the meantime, Vincke has confirmed that Larian Studios is still working on more new content for Baldur’s Gate 3, including cross-platform mod support. After that, though, the future of Astarion, Karlach, and the rest of Baldur’s Gate 3’s now-beloved characters will be in the hands of Wizards of the Coast.
One way or another, Baldur’s Gate 3 leaves behind an impressive legacy. We gave it a perfect 10 in our original review and it has largely swept awards season. Even if you’ve finished it, there’s still plenty more to see so make sure to check out our complete Baldur’s Gate 3 walkthrough. As for Vincke, he reckons he’s figured out Act 1 for his next game. But if it’s anything like the development of Baldur’s Gate 3, which took some six years to complete, it may be a while before we get to play it.
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Marlon Douglas
It’s interesting to hear about Larian Studios’ decision to focus on new projects rather than DLC or sequels for Baldur’s Gate 3. It must have been a tough choice, especially considering the success of the game. I wonder what kind of new content they have in store for us before passing the torch to Wizards of the Coast. Exciting times ahead for sure!
Fabian Mohr
@Marlon Douglas, I completely agree with you! It’s exciting to see developers taking risks and pushing boundaries with Baldur’s Gate 3. I’m eager to see what new content Larian Studios has planned for the game. It’s refreshing to see them stay committed to their creation, and I’m looking forward to what they have in store next!
Estell Mann
Larian Studios taking a new direction with Baldur’s Gate 3 is a bold decision, especially after its success. The news of cross-platform mod support and ongoing content updates is thrilling. It will be exciting to see what they have planned before transitioning to Wizards of the Coast. Fans can expect plenty of exciting updates ahead!
EpicStrategist
Larian Studios’ decision to focus on new projects instead of DLC or sequels for Baldur’s Gate 3 is both bold and exciting. Their dedication to pushing boundaries and embracing new ideas is commendable, especially with their focus on new content and cross-platform mod support. It’s intriguing to see what they have planned before Wizards of the Coast takes over, and it’s clear that the future of Baldur’s Gate 3 is in good hands. I can’t wait to see how the game evolves in the coming years.
Abel Glover
As a strategy game enthusiast, I appreciate Larian Studios’ decision to focus on new projects instead of DLC or sequels for Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s a delicate balance between providing fresh content and exploring new ideas. With the upcoming promise of cross-platform mod support, I’m eager to see what’s next for the game. The future of Baldur’s Gate 3 under Wizards of the Coast’s guidance seems promising, building on its impressive legacy. Exciting times ahead for the game’s evolution and expansion.