September 2024

A year later, Larian reflects on Baldur's Gate 3 and future plans

🟣 Content Overview :

Baldur's Gate 3 released on August 3, 2023
Game received critical acclaim and numerous awards
No DLC or sequel planned
Early access helped refine the game
Actors engaged with the community on social media

One Year Later, Larian Reflects on Baldur's Gate 3 Success

It's been a year since Baldur's Gate 3 took the gaming world by storm. The game, released in August 2023, quickly became a favorite for many.

To celebrate its first anniversary, Larian Studios is launching a new YouTube channel. This will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the game and its development team.

The game has received critical acclaim and numerous awards. It’s clear that Baldur's Gate 3 deserves to be celebrated.

Game director Swen Vincke recalls, "I thought the game would fail at every turn. Our publishing director said it would sell a lot, but I couldn't believe it."

Future Projects and No DLC

Larian is already hard at work on their next project. However, it won't be Baldur's Gate 4. In March, Vincke announced the end of their partnership with Wizards of the Coast. This means no DLC or sequel for Baldur's Gate 3.

Vincke explained, "We decided this around Christmas. We started working on potential additions, but our hearts weren't in it. Since making the decision, we feel much better and have regained our joy in development."

Early Access and Player Feedback

Baldur's Gate 3 entered early access in 2020. This allowed Larian to refine the game based on player feedback. Vincke notes, "We had to fix a lot of things, from bugs to gameplay mechanics."

The early access strategy paid off. "We started to understand how people wanted to play," Vincke said. Over three years, Larian constantly updated and expanded the game.

Actor Involvement and Community Engagement

Actors like Devora Wilde (Lae’zel) and Jennifer English (Shadowheart) played a big role in promoting the game on social media. Wilde said, "Larian let us engage with the community, which many other studios don't allow."

English added, "The love fans have for Shadowheart made me appreciate the character more."