You would expect, given the success ofBaldur’s Gate 3, to see Larian Studios talking up their partnership with Dungeons & Dragons, perhaps dropping information about upcoming DLC for the game that stole everyone’s hearts in 2023. Sadly, this is not the case. In fact, it’s the complete opposite of the case.
Talking at GDC, Swen Vincke, founder of Larian Studios,dropped the bombshellthat they wouldn’t be supportingBaldur’s Gate 3with an expansion or any DLC. What’s worse is that they won’t be makingBaldur’s Gate 4either and seem to be parting ways with Dungeons & Dragons completely.
Baldur’s Gate 3was lightning in a bottle and one of the best games of 2023.
What this means for the studio is anybody’s guess. Senior product manager Tom Butler has spoken about the company simply patchingBaldur’s Gate 3for a while before Larian Studios goes on holiday and figures out what’s next. It’s seemingly obvious that whatever they come up with will be a hit, but we can’t help but feel sad that the door has closed onBaldur’s Gate 3.
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Thankfully, the size and scope ofBaldur’s Gate 3will allow us to revisit it over and over again for years to come, rolling new characters and making new choices.
What this means for theDungeons & Dragonslicense is also up for debate; will Wizards of the Coast want to find another studio that can emulate what has come before? Or will they take the franchise in a new direction? Only time will tell.
Topics:Baldur’s Gate 3,Dungeons & Dragons,PC,Xbox,PlayStation
