History Creator / LarianStudios

In 2019, Larian made history by convincing Creator/WizardsOfTheCoast to let them produce a new installment of the legendary ''Franchise/BaldursGate'' series -- almost two decades after its [[VideoGame/BaldursGateIIThroneOfBhaal last mainline entry]]. To understand the significance of this, recall that since Creator/BioWare had wrapped up the Bhaalspawn saga, at least three developers have [[https://www.pcgamesn.com/baldurs-gate-3/baldurs-gate-3-development attempted to continue the series]] -- Creator/BlackIsle, Creator/{{Obsidian}}, and [[VideoGame/BaldursGateSiegeOfDragonspear Beamdog]] -- all of whom have either been involved with the original games, or are descended from studios that had. The fact that Wizards chose Larian, a formerly-obscure European dev, to carry on the legacy of the series that had defined the [[UsefulNotes/WesternRPG Silver Age]] of {{Western RPG}}s is a massive vote of confidence for the studio that they have had to ''earn''.

In 2019, Larian made history by convincing Creator/WizardsOfTheCoast to let them produce a new installment of the legendary ''Franchise/BaldursGate'' series -- almost two decades after its [[VideoGame/BaldursGateIIThroneOfBhaal last mainline entry]]. To understand the significance of this, recall that since Creator/BioWare had wrapped up the Bhaalspawn saga, at least three developers have attempted to continue the series -- Creator/BlackIsle, Creator/{{Obsidian}}, and [[VideoGame/BaldursGateSiegeOfDragonspear Beamdog]] -- all of whom have either been involved with the original games, or are descended from studios that had. The fact that Wizards chose Larian, a formerly-obscure European dev, to carry on the legacy of the series that had defined the [[UsefulNotes/WesternRPG Silver Age]] of {{Western RPG}}s is a massive vote of confidence for the studio that they have had to ''earn''.

* ''VideoGame/DivinityFallenHeroes'' (TBR; developed by Logic Artists, with Larian overseeing and publishing the game)

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* ''VideoGame/BaldursGateIII'' (in early access since 2021)

In 2002, Larian would release ''VideoGame/DivineDivinity'', an isometric ActionRPG, kicking off the studio's FlagshipFranchise. A sequel, ''VideoGame/BeyondDivinity'', was released in 2004. Larian later began working on ''Divinity II: Ego Draconis'', a completely 3D ActionRPG, releasing in January 2010. An expansion, '' Flames of Vengeance'', would follow a year later. In 2012, a Developer's Cut edition of the game was released, containing enhanced version of the game and its expansion along with a Developer's Mode akin to console commands.

* ''VideoGame/BaldursGateIII'' (2021)

In 2019, Larian made history by convincing Creator/WizardsOfTheCoast to let them produce a new installment of the legendary ''Franchise/BaldursGate'' series -- almost two decades after its [[VideoGame/BaldursGateIIThroneOfBhaal last mainline entry]]. To understand the significance of this, recall that since Creator/BioWare had wrapped up the Bhaalspawn saga, at least three developers have attempted to continue the series -- Creator/BlackIsle, Creator/{{Obsidian}}, and [[VideoGame/BaldursGateSiegeOfDragonspear Beamdog]] -- all of whom have either been involved with the original games, or are descended from studios that had. The fact that Wizards chose Larian, a formerly-obscure European dev, to carry on the legacy of the series that had defined the [[Analysis/WesternRPG Silver Age]] of {{Western RPG}}s is a massive vote of confidence for the studio that they have had to ''earn''.

The developer started working on ''The Lady, The Mage and The Knight'', but found difficulties concerning publishers due to lack of faith in the project. Larian would then develop ''LED Wars'', a strategy game, in the span of 5 months. ''The Lady, The Mage and The Knight'' would later become a collaboration with Attic Entertainment Software, but the game was ultimately canceled due to various issues between the teams.

* ''VideoGame/BaldursGateIII'' (TBR)

Larian Studios is a Belgian video game developer founded in 1996 and based in Ghent. It is best known for the ''Divinity'' series of {{Western RPG}}s. Larian have also developed educational games, such as ''[=KetnetKick=]'' for Ketnet in 2004.

Larian Studios is a Belgian video game developer founded in 1996 and based in Ghent. It is best known for the ''Divinity'' series of {{Western RPG}}s.

Additionally, Larian have also developed educational games, such as ''[=KetnetKick=]'' for Ketnet in 2004. For more information on Larian's troubled history, see [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw9xtHRaU-o GameSpot's report]] on how the ''Divinity'' series almost never happened.

Larian Studios is a Belgian video game developer founded in 1996 and based on Ghent. It is best known for the ''Divinity'' series of {{Western RPG}}s.

The developer started working on ''The Lady, The Mage and The Knight'', but found difficulties concerning publishers due to lack of faith in the project. Larian would then develop ''LED Wars'', a strategy game, in the span of 5 months. ''The Lady, The Mage and The Knight'' would later become a collaboration with Attic Entertainment Software, but the game was later canceled due to various issues between the teams.

* ''VideoGame/DivinityFallenHeroes'' (2019; developed by Logic Artists, with Larian overseeing and publishing the game)

In 2019, Larian made history by convincing Creator/WizardsOfTheCoast to let them produce a new installment of the legendary ''Franchise/BaldursGate'' series -- almost two decades after its [[VideoGame/BaldursGateIIThroneOfBhaal last mainline entry]]. To understand the significance of this, recall that after Creator/BioWare had wrapped up the Bhaalspawn saga, at least three developers have attempted to continue the series -- Creator/BlackIsle, Creator/{{Obsidian}}, and [[VideoGame/BaldursGateSiegeOfDragonspear Beamdog]] -- all of whom have either been involved with the original games, or are descended from studios that had. The fact that Wizards chose Larian, a formerly-obscure European dev, to carry on the legacy of the series that had defined the [[Analysis/WesternRPG Silver Age]] {{Western RPG}}s is a massive vote of confidence for the studio that they have had to ''earn''.

* ''AdventureRock'' (2008)

In 2019, Larian made history by convincing Creator/WizardsOfTheCoast to let them produce a new installment of the legendary ''Franchise/BaldursGate'' series -- almost two decades after its [[VideoGame/BaldursGateIIThroneOfBhaal last mainline entry]]. To understand the significance of this, one must recall that after Creator/BioWare had wrapped up the Bhaalspawn saga, at least three developers have attempted to continue the series -- Creator/BlackIsle, Creator/{{Obsidian}}, and [[VideoGame/BaldursGateSiegeOfDragonspear Beamdog]] -- all of whom have either been involved with the original games, or are descended from studios that had. The fact that Wizards chose Larian, a formerly-obscure European dev, to carry on the legacy of the series that had defined the [[Analysis/WesternRPG Silver Age]] {{Western RPG}}s is a massive vote of confidence for the studio that they have had to ''earn''.

In 2019, Larian made history by convincing Creator/WizardsOfTheCoast to let them produce a new installment of the legendary ''Franchise/BaldursGate'' series -- almost two decades after its [[VideoGame/BaldursGateIIThroneOfBhaal last mainline entry]]. To understand the significance of this, one must recall that after Creator/BioWare had wrapped up the Bhaalspawn saga, at least three developers have attempted to continue the series -- Creator/BlackIsle, Creator/{{Obsidian}}, and [[VideoGame/BaldursGateSiegeOfDragonspear Beamdog]] -- all of whom have either been involved with the original games, or are descended from studios that had. The fact that Wizards chose Larian, a formerly-obscure European dev, to carry on the legacy of the series that had, in many ways, ''defined'' classic {{Western RPG}}s is a massive vote of confidence for the studio that they have had to ''earn''.

* ''VideoGame/BaldursGateIII'' ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcP0WdH7rTs TBR]])

* ''VideoGame/Baldurs GateIII'' ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcP0WdH7rTs TBR]])

* ''[[Franchise/BaldursGate Baldurs Gate III]]'' (In Development)