Sad News For Baldur's Gate 3 Fans: Larian Studios Ends Downloadable Content, Sequel Plans; Moves Beyond 'Dungeons & Dragons'
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Larian Studios announced at the Game Developers Conference that Baldur's Gate 3 will not receive any expansions or downloadable content (DLC), and the studio will move away from the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The Baldur's Gate IP will be handed over to Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc (NASDAQ:HAS). This decision marks a significant shift for Larian Studios, known for its role in the RPG genre, and puts the future development of Baldur's Gate 4 in uncertainty as Wizards of the Coast may look for another developer.
March 21, 2024 | 10:21 pm
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Hasbro Inc's subsidiary, Wizards of the Coast, will take over the Baldur's Gate IP from Larian Studios, potentially impacting Hasbro's future project pipeline and gaming division.
Taking over the Baldur's Gate IP could provide Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast with significant opportunities for future projects, potentially boosting Hasbro's gaming division. However, the success of such projects and their impact on Hasbro's stock will depend on the execution and reception of future developments.
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