The debate over the vitality of big single-player games has resurfaced, with Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios and mastermind behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3, offering his perspective. In a post on X/Twitter, Vincke addressed the recurring claim that single-player games are "dead," stating emphatically, "Use your imagination. They're not. They just have to be good."
Vincke's assertion carries weight, given Larian's track record of success with titles like Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2, culminating in the triumph of Baldur's Gate 3. His insights, often shared at events like The Game Awards, underscore the importance of passion, respect for developers and players, and a genuine commitment to crafting quality games.
The year 2025 has already seen a significant single-player success with Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and there remains ample opportunity for other titles to shine. Meanwhile, Larian has chosen to step away from Baldur's Gate 3 and the Dungeons & Dragons universe to focus on creating a new intellectual property. During the Game Developers Conference, Dan Ayoub, SVP of digital games at Hasbro, hinted that updates on the future of the Baldur's Gate series might be forthcoming.
