As Baldur’s Gate 3 celebrates its 2-year anniversary, Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke has shared updates on the studio’s future plans — and it’s official: Larian is now focused on its next original project. While the game remains under wraps, Vincke emphasized that it will take time and urged fans to be patient, promising the wait will be worth it.
🎉 Baldur’s Gate 3: Two Years of Success
Originally launched in 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 became a breakout hit in the RPG world, breaking sales records and dominating player discussions across platforms, especially on Steam. The game’s continued popularity has been fueled by a thriving modding community, and major updates like Patch 8, which introduced 12 new subclasses and a new photo mode, reignited interest in 2025.
🧙♂️ Larian’s Future: New Game, New Universe
Instead of expanding Baldur’s Gate 3 with DLC or a sequel, Larian stunned fans by announcing it would move away from the Dungeons & Dragons universe to develop entirely new IPs. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Swen Vincke hinted at exciting things ahead:
“BG3 was what allowed us to do our next crazy thing… I can assure you we’re working hard to ensure you’ll have plenty of fun. Like really — loads of it. In a surprising way… You’ll need to be patient. We’ll need a bit of time to make it all work. It’ll be worth it though.”
This shift means Larian can chart its own creative course after Baldur’s Gate 3, thanks to the massive success and freedom it brought them.
🔧 Baldur’s Gate 3 Modding Explodes in Popularity
In a post on Steam (August 4, 2025), Larian revealed impressive modding stats:
- 8,500+ mods uploaded
- 265 million mod downloads
- A notable fan favorite? Withers Big Naturals — with over 250,000 downloads alone.
The studio confirmed that while it has ended major content updates for BG3, the game’s “thriving mod support” will keep it active for years to come.
🎮 What’s Next for Baldur’s Gate?
Although Larian is moving on, the Baldur’s Gate franchise isn’t done. Hasbro, owner of Dungeons & Dragons, confirmed it’s exploring new directions for the IP.
According to Dan Ayoub, SVP of digital games at Hasbro:
“We’re kind of working out our plans… and in pretty short order, we’re going to have some stuff to talk about.”
While he didn’t confirm whether this will be Baldur’s Gate 4, a spinoff, or a cross-media project, Ayoub stressed that any future titles will be approached thoughtfully.
🔮 What Fans Can Expect
- Larian is deep in development on a new game — likely original, not D&D-based.
- No official release window yet — expect a long development cycle.
- Hasbro may reveal future Baldur’s Gate plans soon, but nothing is confirmed.
- BG3 modding community continues to grow, keeping the game alive well into 2026.
📌 Summary
| Key Update | Details |
|---|---|
| BG3 Anniversary | August 2025 (2 years since launch) |
| Larian’s Focus | New original game (not BG4 or DLC) |
| Modding Stats | 265M+ downloads, 8.5K+ mods |
| Future of BG | Hasbro has plans, no official sequel yet |
📝 Final Thoughts
Baldur’s Gate 3 changed the landscape of modern RPGs and gave Larian the freedom to dream bigger. While it may be the end of this chapter for the studio, fans can look forward to ambitious new worlds crafted with the same passion and depth. Just be patient — the next adventure is on the horizon.
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