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A senior writer from Larian Studios explains that Wyll's character arc in Baldur's Gate 3 was underdeveloped due to late-stage changes and resource constraints, leading to a less satisfying story compared to other characters, though efforts were made to improve his narrative.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 will not be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, citing it was not their decision to make, disappointing fans hoping for a port to the new platform.
A Larian Studios writer expressed regret that Wyll, a character in Baldur's Gate 3, received less content and a less fulfilling arc compared to other companions due to development challenges, illness, and timing issues, though some minor updates were made post-launch.
Larian explained that Wyll, a companion in Baldur’s Gate 3, received less content and development due to story rewrites, health issues of the senior writer, and development constraints, leaving his storyline less fleshed out compared to other characters, despite the team’s love for the character.
Larian Studios plans to slow down the romantic and sexual interactions between companions in future Baldur’s Gate 3 updates and future games, focusing instead on deeper relationships and more natural relationship development, addressing previous criticisms of the game's quick-to-commit romantic confessions.
Larian's CEO Swen Vincke revealed that Baldur’s Gate 3 was not allowed to be ported to the upcoming Switch 2, likely due to decisions made by rights holders such as Wizards of the Coast or Nintendo, despite the game's suitability for the platform.
Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke explains that the studio is returning to the Divinity series because they weren't excited about working on the Dungeons & Dragons-based Baldur's Gate 3, despite its success, and are now focusing on a new, turn-based Divinity game that has reinvigorated their passion for game development.
Following the massive success of Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios feels increased pressure and higher expectations for their next game, Divinity, which they are approaching with humility and a focus on innovation, including cautious use of AI. The game may see an early-access release, but no official date has been announced.
Larian is developing a new game engine to improve flexibility and performance for future Divinity series games, including Baldur’s Gate 3, addressing limitations of their previous engine, while continuing to update existing titles like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2.
Larian Studios, renowned for Baldur's Gate 3, promises that their upcoming game 'Divinity' will reach a new level of excellence, building on their success and popularity in the role-playing game genre.
A dedicated group of around 130 modders is developing a fan-made campaign called 'Path to Menzoberranzan' for Baldur's Gate 3, set to release its alpha in the first half of 2026, offering players a new story and characters in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan, as a way to enjoy the game while awaiting Larian's next projects.
Larian has released a native Linux version of Baldur's Gate 3 optimized for Steam Deck, promising better stability, faster load times, and smoother gameplay, while supporting Steam Cloud saves. The update benefits all platforms with improved streaming and reduced framerate spikes, but support for desktop Linux remains unsupported, requiring manual Proton use until a fix is implemented. The update includes numerous bug fixes across crashes, gameplay, audio, and cinematics, driven by passionate development efforts focused on Steam Deck performance.
Baldur's Gate 3 has received Hotfix 34, introducing a native Steam Deck version that significantly improves game performance and reduces framerate issues, especially in Act 3, by eliminating the need for the Proton compatibility layer.
Baldur’s Gate 3 celebrates its two-year anniversary with impressive player stats, including nearly 5,000 players completing Honour Mode at level 1, Gale being the third-most respecced character, and 265 million mods downloaded, highlighting the game's dedicated community and extensive customization options.
Larian Studios celebrates the 2nd anniversary of Baldur's Gate 3 by sharing rare player choices and stats, revealing insights into gameplay trends, popular companions, and modding activity, while teasing future projects and updates.