Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It seems like an absurd proposition, but Baldur's Gate 3 could do for Larian what The Witcher 3 did for CD Projekt RED: push a talented studio with a cult following into the stratospheric heights of your Biowares and Bethesdas.
Whatever happens, Baldur’s Gate 3 looks likely to be Larian’s biggest (and best) game to date. They’ve built a loyal following over the years with the Divinity series, and are generally seen as a very solid choice to steward the Baldur’s Gate license. But I think it’ll go one better, and challenge the big boys in terms of active users. It’s got the name recognition, the pedigree, and the quality to succeed, plus the timing seems favourable as the trickle of genuine 9th gen experiences is on the cusp of becoming a downpour, and hobbyist tabletop gaming itself is enjoying a huge renaissance in the era of video conferencing and online fandom.
It seems like an absurd proposition, but Baldur's Gate 3 could do for Larian what The Witcher 3 did for CD Projekt RED: push a talented studio with a cult following into the stratospheric heights of your Biowares and Bethesdas.
Whatever happens, Baldur’s Gate 3 looks likely to be Larian’s biggest (and best) game to date. They’ve built a loyal following over the years with the Divinity series, and are generally seen as a very solid choice to steward the Baldur’s Gate license. But I think it’ll go one better, and challenge the big boys in terms of active users. It’s got the name recognition, the pedigree, and the quality to succeed, plus the timing seems favourable as the trickle of genuine 9th gen experiences is on the cusp of becoming a downpour, and hobbyist tabletop gaming itself is enjoying a huge renaissance in the era of video conferencing and online fandom.
