Following Larian’s shock decision to move on from Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dungeons & Dragons, some fans have pointed the finger at Wizards of the Coast — but, according to Swen Vincke, the Hasbro-owned company is not to blame.

“Reading the reddit threads, I would like to clear up something,” Vincke said. “WOTC is not to blame for us taking a different direction. On the contrary, they really did their best and have been a great licensor for us, letting us do our thing. This is because it’s what’s best for Larian.”

  • Björn TantauEnglish
    42•3 months ago

    Since BG3s release he has said that their next game would be smaller in scope. He explicitly said that for him he’s done with BG3 and would now start working on the next game. None of their previous games ever got DLC. But they got a final ultimate update with many finishing touches.

    Why are people so surprised?

    • MadlaineEnglish
      37•3 months ago

      Why are people so surprised?

      There is money to be made, and we’re not used to seeing cashcows beeing left alone

      • @redhorsejacket@lemmy.worldEnglish
        9•3 months ago

        Oh, never you fear pal, I’m certain that Hasbro has no intention of leaving the cashcow alone. Larian might be moving on to other things, but those ghouls certainly aren’t.

      • @WahotsEnglish
        2•3 months ago

        Whatever Larian touches turns to gold, at least for now. Divinity 2 was so insanely good. Div 1 is pretty good, according to friends. Haven’t finished it yet.

    • exscape
      2•3 months ago

      They’re still working on a game they say is far bigger than BG3, though.

      Prior to development on Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian CEO Swen Vincke was already planning out the company’s future, and this included what he calls “the very big RPG that will dwarf them all.”

      Speaking to GameSpot at GDC, Vincke explained that Larian’s next game also won’t actually be the aforementioned “very big RPG,” but will be another step toward realizing it.