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Larian Studios Advances Dual RPG Development with 'Excalibur' and Dedicated Storytelling Team

The creators of Baldur's Gate 3 are pursuing a bold new strategy to develop two ambitious RPGs simultaneously while refining narrative planning for future projects.

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Overview

  • Larian Studios is deep into development on two major RPG projects, including one codenamed 'Excalibur,' marking a pivot away from Baldur's Gate sequels.
  • The studio has completed Baldur's Gate 3's final major update, Patch 8, and remains on call for bug fixes and compatibility support.
  • To address inefficiencies in game production, Larian is running parallel project pipelines, ensuring staff remain engaged across pre-production and production phases.
  • A new storytelling team has been established to plan narratives years in advance, enhancing the studio's ability to deliver player-driven, complex storylines.
  • CEO Swen Vincke has set a target to reveal the next RPG by 2030, emphasizing a commitment to innovation while maintaining developer well-being.