Larian Studios’ subsequent recreation is bound to be one of probably the most anticipated ever following the breakout hit of Dungeons & Dragons role-playing recreation Baldur’s Gate 3. What that recreation is stays to be seen, however Larian boss Swen Vincke has indicated he’s already labored out its Act 1 narrative.
In a series of tweets, Vincke mentioned that after 4 months of writing work, he’d “lastly found out what Act 1 on this factor I have been engaged on must be.” “Quote me when it is revealed to see how a lot of right this moment’s draft survives,” he added. “I believe quite a bit.”
There’s not quite a bit to go on right here, of course. And, certainly, it could not go wherever. However given Vincke mentions Act 1, we will assume what’s subsequent will most likely be an RPG within the Larian model, that are video games damaged up into three distinct acts. I suppose it might at all times be a three-act relationship sim. I imply, that’s principally what Baldur’s Gate 3 is, proper?
Vincke went on to say he has but to share Act 1 with anybody, so he might find yourself scrapping the lot if no-one likes it. “However I believe I actually like this one,” he mentioned.
Then, a number of inevitable qualifiers: “Additionally, it is not what you suppose and this isn’t a teaser for an announcement. Simply am genuinely enthusiastic about the place that is going and needed to share some of my pleasure. It’s going to be fairly a while earlier than we speak about this.”
This isn’t the primary time Vincke has teased Larian’s subsequent recreation. In November 2023, Vincke spoke in imprecise phrases in regards to the studio’s subsequent undertaking. “I want I might inform you about our subsequent huge recreation however that is actually encouraging us to make sure it pushes many boundaries,” Vincke teased in response to Baldur’s Gate 3’s many The Game Awards nominations. “I’m very enthusiastic about it.”
In July 2023, forward of Baldur’s Gate 3’s explosive launch, Vincke instructed IGN a sequel to Larian’s personal Divinity: Unique Sin collection is on the playing cards too, though followers shouldn’t maintain their breath.
“It is our personal universe we constructed, so we’re positively gonna get again there in some unspecified time in the future,” Vincke mentioned. “We’ll get again there in some unspecified time in the future. We’ll first end [Baldur’s Gate 3], after which take a break, as a result of we might want to refresh ourselves creatively additionally. You’re seeing 400 builders placing their coronary heart and souls into this. You’re getting the most effective of them and their craft into this recreation. And so I can inform you, it is fairly a factor.”
If Divinity isn’t subsequent, maybe a model new recreation set in a totally totally different universe? Larian has created fantasy RPGs for a while now. Might it department out into science fiction? Or a modern-day setting? Or possibly even attempt a brand new style?
In the meantime, Larian has but to announce any Baldur’s Gate 3 expansions or DLCs. Given how effectively the sport has executed, you’d anticipate one thing increasing upon its world and characters would do effectively certainly.
For now, Baldur’s Gate 3 stays one of the most well liked video games on this planet, and remains to be among the many most-played video games on Steam. In IGN’s assessment of Baldur’s Gate 3, which returned a ten/10, we mentioned: “With crunchy, tactical RPG fight, a memorable story with complicated characters, extremely polished cinematic presentation, and a world that at all times rewards exploration and creativity, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the brand new high-water mark for CRPGs.”
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