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Larian could return to Baldur’s Gate 3 in new series by Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast
Dark Horse has announced a new Baldur’s Gate 3 comic series in partnership with Wizards of the Coast, with social media messaging also naming developer Larian Studios. Larian’s precise role has not been confirmed, but the announcement matters because the studio had previously said it would not make a sequel to its acclaimed role-playing game.
The news was revealed on 23 July at San Diego Comic-Con, shortly after Larian chief Swen Vincke hinted that an anniversary-related announcement was imminent. Wizards of the Coast is continuing to expand the franchise beyond the game, including an HBO Dungeons & Dragons series described as a sequel of sorts; the comic could potentially continue the story or explore the backgrounds of the seven origin characters.
In short
- A Baldur’s Gate 3 comic series has been announced.
- Larian Studios may be involved, though its role is unclear.
- Wizards is expanding the game’s world through comics and television.
Explained simply
Baldur's Gate 3 is an acclaimed role-playing video game released in 2023 by studio Larian. The game became hugely popular with players worldwide and won numerous industry awards for its quality and design.
The game is based on Dungeons & Dragons, a tabletop role-playing system owned by Wizards of the Coast. Wizards of the Coast has been expanding Dungeons & Dragons and Baldur's Gate 3 into other entertainment formats, including an HBO television series, to reach audiences beyond video game players.
Larian's leadership previously stated the studio would not make a sequel to Baldur's Gate 3. The suggestion that Larian might be involved in new Baldur's Gate content, even through a partnership with another publisher, could represent a significant shift from that earlier position.