Game Devs TERRIFIED of Baldur's Gate 3: Is Larian's "Raised Standard" Just Luck?

We dive deep into the drama and controversy around Baldur's Gate 3 and the conditions surrounding Larian Studios' success. Several veteran game developers have weighed in, arguing that Baldur's Gate 3 resulted from a unique (lucky?) set of circumstances and shouldn't set a new standard for RPGs going forward. Others (including us) disagree, arguing that Larian created the circumstances for their own success. What were those circumstances, and how did they come about? Can other studios create the same (or similar) results? We'll give you our take and look forward to reading yours in the comments.

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