In a surprising turn of events, renowned game developer Larian Studios has announced its departure from the Baldur's Gate series, leaving fans both shocked and intrigued. The studio, behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3 RPG, has opted to forego plans for downloadable content (DLC) and the development of the much-anticipated next game in the series.

Larian Studios' decision comes as a bold move, as they have managed to surpass even the iconic earlier entries developed by BioWare. With more than 10 million copies sold across various platforms, Baldur's Gate 3 has been an impressive success story, earning Larian Studios a staggering $90 million.

In an interview with IGN, Larian director Swen Vincke broke the news of their departure from the series, expressing gratitude to their partnership with parent company Hasbro. Vincke acknowledged the hard work of the Larian team in creating Baldur's Gate 3 before they were mostly let go by Hasbro.

Responding to the announcement, Hasbro wasted no time in assuring fans that more games based on Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) are on the horizon. The parent company expressed its appreciation for Larian's efforts and teased that there is more to come, stating, "Watch this space for more on some awesome D&D games we are bringing to life through Hasbro's studios and our network of licensing partners."

While the details of how Larian Studios acquired the Baldur's Gate intellectual property from Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, remain intriguing, it is clear that the studio had pursued this dream for years. Despite bidding farewell to the beloved franchise, Larian Studios is not slowing down. The Belgian developers have indicated a return to their critically acclaimed Divinity: Original Sin series, and they are already hard at work on their next game.

As fans eagerly anticipate Larian's future projects, the farewell to Baldur's Gate 3 marks the end of an era for the studio, having left an indelible mark on the gaming community. Meanwhile, Hasbro's promise of more D&D games ensures that fans of the fantasy RPG genre will have exciting new adventures to look forward to in the coming years.