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Larian Studios Teases “Next Crazy Thing” in Development After Baldur’s Gate 3 Triumph

After Baldur’s Gate 3’s success, Larian Studios is developing two original RPGs under the codename Excalibur with no set announcement date

Overview

  • Swen Vincke announced on X that BG3’s success made the studio’s “next crazy thing” possible and vowed it will offer “loads” of fun in “surprising ways.”
  • Publishing director Michael Douse said he’s “so insanely excited” for the new RPG but cautioned that it “ain’t cooked in an air fryer,” indicating no imminent reveal.
  • Larian confirmed it is building two ambitious original RPGs—one codenamed Excalibur—and emphasized neither project is Baldur’s Gate 4.
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 delivered a $133 million revenue spike for Wizards of the Coast, giving Larian the financial freedom to pursue new IP and expand globally.
  • The studio remains committed to minor patches and quality-of-life updates for Baldur’s Gate 3 as it shifts focus to its next-generation RPGs.