Larian Studios Shifts Focus to New Game, Enforces Media Blackout

Larian Studios, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3, has announced a shift in focus to their next major project, implementing a "media blackout" for the foreseeable future. Despite the excitement surrounding the upcoming Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8, expected later this year, Larian's full attention is now dedicated to crafting their next title.

Swen Vincke, the head of Larian, took to Twitter to reminisce about the studio's journey, highlighting the immense success of Baldur’s Gate 3. He hinted at more to come, saying, "But the story ain't over yet." This sentiment was echoed in a statement to VideoGamer, where Larian confirmed that Vincke and the team are fully committed to their next endeavor.

Got me all nostalgic - it really has been an incredible journey so far. But the story ain't over yet. Stay tuned. Going to try to skip the dark night of the soul moment though if you don't mind. https://t.co/eLSTv3CXb4

— Swen Vincke @where? (@LarAtLarian) January 10, 2025

While details about the new project remain scarce, it's clear that it won't be a sequel to Baldur’s Gate 3 nor another Dungeons & Dragons game. Instead, Larian is eager to explore new horizons after failing to ignite internal enthusiasm for a follow-up to Baldur’s Gate.

In November 2023, Vincke hinted at the studio’s next big game, expressing excitement about pushing boundaries. Earlier, in July 2023, before Baldur’s Gate 3's launch, Vincke mentioned a potential sequel to the Divinity: Original Sin series, though he cautioned fans not to expect it immediately.

With Larian's history rooted in fantasy RPGs, speculation abounds about the nature of their next game. Could it be a venture into science fiction, a modern-day setting, or even a departure into a new genre altogether? Only time will tell, as Larian embarks on this new journey, promising to keep details under wraps for now.