Larian Studios Boss Swen Vincke Explains Why the Developer Won't Pursue Baldur's Gate

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Larian Studios' CEO, Swen Vincke, recently shed light on why the developer has chosen not to pursue a potential Baldur's Gate 4, despite the overwhelming success of Baldur's Gate 3 in 2023. Vincke confirmed that while the studio continues to support Baldur's Gate 3 with patches, Larian will not be involved in any future installments of the franchise.

The decision was initially announced in March, surprising many fans who had expected DLC expansions or a sequel given the success of Baldur's Gate 3. In a recent interview with PC Gamer, Vincke elaborated on the reasons behind this choice. He revealed that after the release of Baldur's Gate 3, the team felt "vulnerable" and "emotionally drained." He explained that the natural inclination would have been to continue with the franchise by developing an add-on or a sequel because "it's the easiest route to take."

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However, Vincke and the team took a step back to reflect on their next move. He pointed out that continuing with the same mechanics and challenges they had already tackled would mean delaying other exciting projects. Vincke emphasized that the decision to move on was ultimately about pursuing new ideas that genuinely excited the team. "We should be looking at how we can do stuff that we get excited about," he said, adding that the studio has never felt better since making this decision.
Larian Studios has since expanded, opening a new studio to assist with two upcoming RPGs, though details on these projects remain under wraps.

As Larian steps away from the Baldur's Gate series, the responsibility now falls on Wizards of the Coast to find a new developer to continue the franchise. Any future installment will inevitably be compared to the success of Baldur's Gate 3, setting a high bar for the next entry. However, fans might still see some familiar faces in future games. Neil Newbon, who voiced Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has expressed a desire to reprise his role, and other cast members have shown similar interest. While it may be some time before a new Baldur's Gate title is announced, it's reassuring to know that some of the original actors are willing to return, even without Larian's involvement.