Baldur's Gate 3 director says the game won so many awards that it affected development

Jul 17, 2024

Baldur's Gate 3's success led to development delays as the team frequently attended award shows. CEO Swen Vincke cited the impact on staff and project closure.

Baldur's Gate 3 director says the game won so many awards that it affected development

: Baldur's Gate 3 won 32 awards, which disrupted its development, according to Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke. The company had to send rotating teams to ceremonies, affecting time and resources. Vincke announced no future expansions, with the final update scheduled for September 2024.

Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, won an impressive 32 awards, which ironically caused development issues. CEO Swen Vincke remarked that the need to attend various ceremonies disrupted the workflow and drained the team's energy.

To manage the situation, Larian Studios sent rotating teams to collect these accolades, yet it still affected the project's timeline. Vincke also voiced how the constant focus and lack of closure have made the team more emotional, impacting their morale.

In March, Larian Studios decided to step away from the Baldur's Gate series after selling over 10 million copies. Vincke confirmed no additional DLC or expansions will follow, with the final major update, including official mod support, planned for September 2024.