It was a bit of a shocker when Swen Vinke, the big boss at Larian Studios, talked about moving on from the Baldur’s Gate series. Yeah, even with Baldur’s Gate 3’s reviews and sales, they’re looking to explore new genres in the future.
WOTC, not the reason
During a chat at the Game Developers Conference, Vinke talked bout wanting to chase big, bold ideas rather than just adding more to what they’ve already nailed. And hey, for anyone thinking there’s bad blood between Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast, Vinke made it crystal clear that’s not the case. The decision to part ways is all about following their creative spark.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was a labor of love, a tribute to Larian’s passion for the rich stories. Vinke loved the series, saying it’ll always hold a special place in their hearts. It’s made its mark, leaving a lasting legacy in role-playing games.
What’s Next for Larian Studios
With Baldur’s Gate in the rearview mirror, we’re all left wondering what’s next for Larian Studios. Vinke teased that they have some thrilling plans to craft something groundbreaking.
You can find the tweet below by Swen Vincke below:
Reading the reddit threads, I would like to clear up something. WOTC is not to blame for us taking a different direction. On the contrary, they really did their best and have been a great licensor for us, letting us do our thing. This is because it's what's best for Larian.
— Swen Vincke @where? (@LarAtLarian) March 23, 2024
