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Baldur's Gate sequel prospects

Overview

In late July 2026 Owlcat Games co‑founder Alexander Mishulin said the studio would consider taking on Baldur’s Gate 4, calling it a “great challenge” and stressing that any Owlcat version would bear its own design DNA. By early August, Larian Studios formally announced it would not develop any further Baldur’s Gate titles, ending its involvement with the Dungeons & Dragons‑based CRPG series. Rights‑holder Hasbro began searching for a new developer, with industry observers and Hasbro itself pointing to Owlcat as the most likely candidate.

Mishulin reiterated his openness to the opportunity while warning that attempting to replicate Baldur’s Gate III’s formula would be a “bound to fail” scenario. No formal agreement has been reached, and discussions continue about how a new studio could give the sequel its own identity.

Meanwhile, fan‑made mods such as the “True Third‑Person Camera” keep the community engaged, demonstrating ongoing interest in the franchise despite the uncertainty surrounding its next official installment.

Entities

Owlcat Games · Larian Studios · Alexander Mishulin · Baldur's Gate series · Warhammer 40,000

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Owlcat Games eyed as potential developer for Baldur's Gate IV

    Owlcat Games is being considered by Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to develop Baldur's Gate IV, with co‑founder Alexander Mishulin stressing the need for a fresh approach and showing openness but no firm deal.

  2. 15 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Hasbro Ends Baldur's Gate Series; Owlcat Seen as Next Developer

    Larian ends Baldur's Gate development, prompting Hasbro to seek a new studio; Owlcat is favored for a sequel, while fans create a Dragon‑Age‑style camera mod for the existing game.

  3. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Owlcat Games Says It Would Consider Developing Baldur's Gate 4

    Owlcat co‑founder Alexander Mishulin said the studio would see Baldur’s Gate 4 as a great challenge, but any version would differ from Larian’s and no deal is confirmed.

Sources

4gnews.pt · br.ign.com · cdaction.pl · comicbook.com · gamereactor.es · gamereactor.eu · gamereactor.fi · gamereactor.it · gamereactor.se · gamestar.de · hu.ign.com · it.ign.com · multiplayer.it · pcgames.de · que.es · saudigamer.com · wccftech.com

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