The debate over the vitality of big single-player games has resurfaced, and this time, Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios and the mastermind behind the critically acclaimed single-player game Baldur's Gate 3, has offered his perspective. In a recent post on X/Twitter, Vincke addressed the recurring claim that "big single-player games are declared dead," asserting confidently, "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 at events like The Game Awards, emphasize the importance of passion in development, respect for both developers and players, and a genuine commitment to crafting quality games.
The year 2025 has already witnessed the success of another major single-player title, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 by Warhorse Studios, and with several months remaining, there's ample opportunity for other single-player games to shine.
Larian Studios, having stepped away from Baldur's Gate 3 and the Dungeons & Dragons universe, is now focusing on creating a new intellectual property. Meanwhile, at the Game Developers Conference this year, Dan Ayoub, SVP of digital games at Hasbro, hinted that fans might soon receive updates on the future of the Baldur's Gate series.
