As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the gaming industry never ceases to surprise and excite me. The latest whispers surrounding Larian Studios’ next venture have sent ripples of anticipation through the community.

It’s been more than a year since the debut of Baldur’s Gate 3, and enthusiasts of the game have had no cause for boredom thanks to Larian Studios consistently rolling out patches to rectify issues, alter dialogues, and enhance potential conclusions. For those still seeking more, an abundance of mods are available. Yet, re-experiencing a cherished title doesn’t quell the excitement about what lies ahead. The gaming community anticipates that the next RPG from Larian will transport us to outer space.

Dungeons and Dragons out, spaceships and aliens in

For quite some time, it has been rumored that Larian Studios is developing two games. The only confirmed detail is that they will be related to Baldur’s Gate 3. Due to a scarcity of information, fans have filled in the gaps with their own theories about the studio’s future projects.

Some individuals also carried out independent explorations or investigations. On the r/BaldursGate3 subreddit, user Late_Block2485 shared several comments by Swen Vincke, the leader of Larian Studios, which strongly suggest that he has science fiction interests.

One user commenting on Nick Dymenson’s post also noted that in Baldur’s Gate 3, there are potential clues suggesting that Larian intends to embark on a space journey. The user also posted a note from the game in the comment, where one of the characters describes a vision of flying vehicles and mechanical characters.

Space frenzy

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve got to say that the concept of a sci-fi RPG with hints of Baldur’s Gate really piques my curiosity. Jokingly, let me sketch out what such a game could be like: “Imagine you’re abducted by aliens and they implant a parasite in your eye! Somehow, you manage to break free and the spaceship crashes on an alien planet… Sounds like a Larian Studios RPG adventure to me!

A Reddit user known as Prestigious-Run-5103 expressed excitement about the idea of playing a game like Baldur’s Gate 3 in a three-dimensional environment, where one could dodge around asteroids, fire through narrow openings in rings, and take cover behind comet tails. Many commenters under JesusSamuraiLapdance’s post agree that there aren’t enough high-quality space RPGs currently available. They argue that, with Starfield having unrealized potential and The Outer Worlds being too heavily satirical to be fully immersive, Mass Effect stands out as the most solid example they can think of.

The question remains unanswered as to whether the upcoming sci-fi RPG by Larian Studios will expand upon popular franchises such as Warhammer 40,000 or Stars, or if it will introduce a completely fresh universe. Keep in mind that the players’ assumptions may not be accurate at all. However, one thing is undeniably true: should the game achieve even half the success of Baldur’s Gate 3, it would undoubtedly become a strong contender for Game of the Year.

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2024-12-05 14:02