"Baldur's Gate 3: A Unique Anomaly in the RPG Genre"

A developer, Xalavier Nelson Jr, claims that Baldur's Gate 3 should not be considered the new baseline for RPGs, but rather an anomaly. Nelson argues that the game's success is due to the unique advantages of Larian Studios, including their experience with previous iterations of the franchise, community feedback during early access, and a large team of 400 developers. Nelson believes that attempting to replicate the same level of ambition without these advantages could be detrimental to other studios. With rising AAA game budgets, the release of ambitious titles like Baldur's Gate 3 could potentially put smaller studios at risk.