Wizards of the Coast Discussing Baldur's Gate 4 with Developers

The gaming community is buzzing with news that despite the success of Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios is not developing Baldur's Gate 4. Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Dungeons & Dragons, is in talks with several developers for the next installment, aiming to ensure fans don't have to wait another 25 years. The characters from Baldur's Gate 3 have now become part of the broader Dungeons & Dragons universe, indicating potential reappearances in future games. While details about Larian Studios' next project remain under wraps, the studio garnered critical acclaim for Baldur's Gate 3, sweeping awards at The Game Awards 2023 and BAFTA Games Awards 2024. Baldur's Gate 4's timeline and release details are still unknown as negotiations with developers continue.

Wizards of the Coast is currently discussing Baldur's Gate 4 with multiple developers, so the new developer has not yet been announced.

Baldur's Gate 3 was a critically acclaimed role-playing game by Larian Studios, released after a significant hiatus following its predecessor. The series is renowned for its deep narrative, complex mechanics, and faithful adaptation of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop system into a video game format. Baldur's Gate 3 continued the legacy with a well-received launch that enamored both classic fans of the series and newcomers, setting high expectations for future titles in the franchise.