Larian Studios, the creative force behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, has announced a media blackout as they shift their focus entirely to their next, unannounced project. While players eagerly await Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 later this year, Larian's attention is firmly fixed on their next big venture.

Swen Vincke, Larian's head, recently took to Twitter to reflect on the studio's incredible journey with Baldur's Gate 3, acknowledging its immense success but hinting at more to come. He later confirmed in a statement to VideoGamer that the entire team is fully dedicated to developing their next title, initiating a period of silence regarding future projects.

Details about Larian's next game remain scarce. What we do know is that it won't be a Baldur's Gate 3 sequel, nor another D&D-based title. Instead, it's a completely original creation, a direction the studio chose after internal discussions revealed a lack of enthusiasm for a direct Baldur's Gate follow-up.

Previous statements from Vincke offer only tantalizing glimpses. In November 2023, he hinted at a game that would "push many boundaries," while in July 2023, he acknowledged the possibility of a future Divinity: Original Sin sequel, though emphasized that it wouldn't be their immediate priority. He stressed the need for creative rejuvenation after the intensive development of Baldur's Gate 3.

With Larian's established expertise in fantasy RPGs, speculation abounds. Could their next project venture into science fiction, contemporary settings, or even explore a completely new genre? Only time will tell, and with the current media blackout, it seems that time may be quite considerable.