Baldur’s Gate 3 Developer Hints That It’s “Too Early to Tell” if Their Next RPG Will Be a New Divinity Game
Speculation has been rife among fans eagerly awaiting news of Larian Studios’ next big project. Known for their work on the well-received Baldur’s Gate 3, the developers have been quiet about their future plans, leaving fans to wonder if a return to the beloved Divinity series is on the horizon. However, a recent administrative mix-up has temporarily sparked and then dashed hopes.
This week, Larian’s Twitter account underwent a curious moment of change when its profile name briefly switched from ‘Larian Studios’ to ‘Divinity’. Sharp-eyed followers quickly latched onto the alteration, prompting a response from Michael Douse, the studio’s publishing director. Douse clarified that this change was not indicative of any impending announcements but was simply part of a routine procedure.
Addressing fans’ concerns, Douse explained, “This is just part of managing our online presence and ensuring that we retain control over our intellectual property-related accounts.” The importance of owning social media handles that correspond to a studio’s intellectual properties was emphasized, especially to safeguard against potential misuse by third parties. In the process of streamlining their digital assets, a technical error led to the temporary swap to the Divinity name.
Despite the buzz it momentarily created, Douse tempered expectations by stating, “I wish it were more exciting, but we’re silently chipping away at several projects. Don’t hold your breath for any sudden announcements.”
Nonetheless, the speculation continued as fans clung to the hope of a new Divinity game on the horizon. When directly asked, Douse admitted that it remains “too early to tell,” hinting that the studio had a variety of ventures underway. “We have many pots on the stove,” he teased, leaving room for interpretation and excitement about Larian’s directional choices.
Fans of Larian Studios have been left in anticipation since the confirmation over a year ago that the focus had shifted away from Baldur’s Gate. While the specifics of their two forthcoming “very ambitious RPGs” remain under wraps, director Swen Vincke has confirmed that the team is deeply entrenched in development. Whether these new projects will channel the legacy of Divinity or break new ground with different narratives remains an ongoing mystery.
Douse’s comments remind us that any official announcements about Larian’s future are unlikely to arrive unceremoniously. Instead, they will come through carefully planned announcements, assuring that whenever Larian is ready to reveal its next venture, it won’t be done through unplanned social media happenings.
The development studio continues to hold fans in suspense, expertly leaving open-ended possibilities that encourage speculation and fan theories. As the community waits patiently, they do so with the reassurance that Larian’s creativity and ambition will guide whatever projects emerge from their studios next.
