Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a complete shift in focus to their next, currently unannounced project. The studio has declared a media blackout, indicating a period of silence regarding their future endeavors.
While Baldur's Gate 3's highly anticipated Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian's leadership has confirmed their full attention is dedicated to this new, unannounced title. Swen Vincke, Larian's head, recently reflected on the studio's success with Baldur's Gate 3 on Twitter, hinting at future projects while acknowledging the need for a creative refresh after the game's demanding development.
In a statement to VideoGamer, Larian officially confirmed the media blackout and reiterated their complete focus on their next game. This new project is confirmed to be neither a Baldur's Gate sequel nor another D&D-based title. Instead, it will be an entirely original creation, a departure from the studio's previous direction after internal discussions revealed a lack of enthusiasm for a direct Baldur's Gate follow-up.
Previous statements from Vincke offer only vague hints about the nature of this new game. He has described it as a project pushing boundaries and expressed his personal excitement for its potential. While a Divinity: Original Sin sequel has been mentioned as a possibility in the future, it's not the studio's immediate priority. Vincke has previously stated the need for a creative break after the intensive development of Baldur's Gate 3.
Speculation abounds about the nature of Larian's next game. Given their history with fantasy RPGs, a shift to science fiction, a contemporary setting, or even a completely new genre remains a distinct possibility. However, it's likely to be some time, potentially years, before any concrete details are revealed.
