Larian Studios' Director Discusses Industry Layoffs and Fallback Plans

Larian Studios' publishing director, Micheal Douse, criticizes recent industry layoffs as "avoidable" and asserts that the affected companies are not at risk of bankruptcy but are focused on pleasing shareholders. He also suggests that Larian's success with Baldur's Gate 3 is partly due to the studio's independence from shareholders, expressing concerns that going public could compromise game quality. As Larian moves on from the franchise, speculation arises about who might develop Baldur's Gate 4.