Baldur's Gate 4 Was Playable But Ultimately Abandoned by Larian

Baldur's Gate 4 Was Playable But Ultimately Abandoned by Larian Larian Studios, creators of the 2023 Game of the Year, Baldur's Gate 3, has revealed intriguing details about a shelved project. While celebrating their recent successes, CEO Swen Vincke shared insights into the development and subsequent abandonment of a Baldur's Gate 4.

A Playable, Yet Abandoned, Successor to BG3

Larian's Decision to Forgo BG3 DLC and BG4

Baldur's Gate 4 Was Playable But Ultimately Abandoned by Larian In a PC Gamer interview, Vincke disclosed that a playable prototype of a BG3 follow-up existed. He admitted it was a project fans would have enjoyed, but the team ultimately decided against further development. After years immersed in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, the prospect of another lengthy development cycle for a similar game proved unappealing. The team questioned the feasibility of investing another three years, potentially requiring numerous revisions.

Instead of continuing down a familiar path, Larian prioritized pursuing original concepts.

High Morale Fuels Larian's New Ventures

Baldur's Gate 4 Was Playable But Ultimately Abandoned by Larian The decision to abandon BG4, including a planned BG3 expansion, was met with a boost in team morale. Vincke emphasized the renewed sense of freedom and excitement in pursuing fresh creative directions. The studio is now focused on two unannounced projects, which Vincke promises will be their most ambitious yet.

Senior product manager Tom Butler confirmed that after a period of patching and a well-deserved break, the team will concentrate on these new endeavors.

Baldur's Gate 4 Was Playable But Ultimately Abandoned by Larian Before the Baldur's Gate series, Larian's focus was on the Divinity series. With their departure from the D&D franchise, speculation points towards a new Divinity installment. While a Divinity: Original Sin 3 has been hinted at, Vincke assures fans that their next Divinity project will be unexpected.

The final major patch for Baldur's Gate 3 is anticipated this fall, introducing official mod support, cross-play functionality, and new evil-aligned endings.