Larian Studios, the creators of the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, have announced a media blackout as they shift their focus entirely to their next, unannounced project. While Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 is slated for release later this year, Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, confirmed via Twitter and a subsequent statement to VideoGamer that the studio's full attention is now dedicated to this new endeavor.
Vincke's tweet expressed a sense of accomplishment regarding Baldur's Gate 3's success but hinted at future projects. Larian's official statement reinforced this, declaring a "media blackout" for the foreseeable future.
Details about the next game remain scarce. Larian has confirmed it won't be a Baldur's Gate sequel or any other D&D title. Instead, it's an entirely original creation, a direction the studio chose after internal discussions revealed a lack of enthusiasm for a direct Baldur's Gate follow-up.
Previous statements from Vincke offer only vague clues. In November 2023, he teased that the new project would "push many boundaries," while in July 2023, he mentioned a future Divinity: Original Sin sequel as a possibility, though not necessarily the immediate next project.
Speculation abounds regarding the nature of this new game. Given Larian's history with fantasy RPGs, a shift to science fiction, a modern setting, or even a different genre altogether remains a distinct possibility. However, significant time – potentially years – may pass before any further information is revealed.