Larian Studios is hard at work on its next project, but Baldur’s Gate 3 is still dominating their attention and creative resources.
It’s hard to believe that nearly a year has passed since Baldur’s Gate 3 launched into early access. I acknowledge, I acknowledge, the relentless march of time can be an overwhelming and existential crisis; yet, let’s set aside this anxiety for now and focus on a different aspect. The closed beta sign-ups for Larian’s forthcoming seventh patch have recently concluded after being made available last month, as the developer continues to refine its beloved RPG. The highly anticipated patch is set to drop in September; concurrently, the studio is already exploring opportunities to develop several “remarkably robust” role-playing games under Larian’s creative direction, with an important summit scheduled for late this month. However, attempting to integrate fresh ideas into a sequel can be challenging, especially when trying to build upon the successes of a previous game.
As the first anniversary of the sports game approaches, PC Gamer sat down with writing director Adam Smith to reflect on its development and discuss the challenges that come with crafting concepts for the studio’s next project. “When discussing our latest projects, a recurring concern is that we’re often reminded of the accomplishments we achieved in Baldur’s Gate 3,” said Smith. “Surprisingly, the team encountered similar issues in BG3 after re-examining their approach. This is not a novel challenge for Larian, as they also faced the same hurdle when developing both Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Divinity: Original Sin series.”
“It was identical throughout its growth.” They likely have access to the sample data but are unsure whether it has been previously reviewed. They have likely employed these verbs in a sequence that is distinct from their typical usage. Have they traversed this emotional landscape before, with its familiar peaks and valleys of sentiment? To ensure your audience is consistently exposed to fresh insights, you refrain from rehashing familiar ideas and instead focus on delivering unique experiences that transcend mere information dissemination.
Indeed, Baldur’s Gate 3 garnered impressive acclaim, winning numerous awards, leading me to confidently predict that Larian Studios will deliver exceptional results in their future endeavors. You may need to invest a bit of time in order for this to happen.
