Boss of Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Larian Says Single-Player Games Aren't Dead: 'They Just Have to Be Good'

The debate over the viability of big single-player games has resurfaced, and this time, Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios and mastermind behind the critically acclaimed single-player game Baldur's Gate 3, has shared his firm stance on the matter. 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 Studios' track record of delivering exceptional CRPGs such as Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2, culminating in the success of Baldur's Gate 3. His insights, often shared during high-profile events like The Game Awards, consistently emphasize the importance of passion in game development, respect for both developers and players, and a genuine commitment to the craft.

The year 2025 has already seen significant success with single-player titles, notably with Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. With many months still ahead, there remains ample opportunity for other single-player games to make their mark.

Larian Studios has made headlines by choosing to move away from Baldur's Gate 3 and the Dungeons & Dragons franchise to focus on creating a new IP. At this year's Game Developers Conference, Dan Ayoub, SVP of digital games at Hasbro, hinted that fans might soon learn more about the future of the Baldur's Gate series.