Baldur’s Gate 3 has experienced a notable resurgence on Steam following the launch of Patch 8, allowing developer Larian Studios to shift focus toward its next major project.

The game-changing Patch 8 introduced 12 new subclasses along with a highly anticipated photo mode, drawing players back to the acclaimed RPG. Steam concurrent players peaked at 169,267 over the weekend – an impressive milestone for a single-player focused game in its second year (PlayStation and Xbox player counts remain undisclosed).

Larian's founder Swen Vincke expressed optimism about Baldur's Gate 3's longevity, citing the recent patch and thriving modding community. "This gives us space to fully dedicate ourselves to our next ambitious project," Vincke noted. "We face significant expectations after BG3's success."

Patch 8 represents Larian's final major update for Baldur's Gate 3, concluding an extraordinary chapter for the studio. Since its 2023 launch, the game has maintained both critical praise and consistent sales through 2024-2025.

Larian previously announced its departure from Dungeons & Dragons to focus on an unannounced new IP, maintaining complete secrecy during development. Meanwhile, D&D owner Hasbro has hinted at future plans for the Baldur's Gate franchise.

Hasbro's Digital Games SVP Dan Ayoub revealed to IGN: "We're fielding considerable interest in Baldur's Gate's future. We're carefully planning our approach and will share updates soon." While Ayoub expressed eventual interest in Baldur's Gate 4, he emphasized their patient strategy: "We're considering multiple directions and will gradually begin discussions about our plans."