The debate about the demise of big single-player games is back, a recurring theme in the gaming world. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke, fresh off the massive success of Baldur's Gate 3, has offered a succinct response: "Use your imagination. They're not. They just have to be good."
Vincke's opinion carries significant weight. Larian Studios has built a strong reputation, crafting critically acclaimed CRPGs like Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2 before tackling and triumphantly delivering Baldur's Gate 3.
Known for his insightful commentary, whether at The Game Awards or elsewhere, Vincke emphasizes passion, respect for developers and players, and a genuine care for the games themselves. This latest statement, while unsurprising given his previous pronouncements, serves as a reassuring reminder.2025 has already seen a significant single-player success with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 from Warhorse Studios. With several months remaining in the year, ample opportunity exists for other single-player titles to make their mark.
Larian Studios, having concluded their work on Baldur's Gate 3, is moving on to develop a new IP, leaving the future of the Baldur's Gate series somewhat uncertain. However, Dan Ayoub, SVP of digital games at Hasbro, hinted at upcoming news regarding the franchise at this year's Game Developers Conference.
