“Reading the reddit threads, I would like to clear up something,” Vincke said. “WOTC is not to blame for us taking a different direction. On the contrary, they really did their best and have been a great licensor for us, letting us do our thing. This is because it’s what’s best for Larian.”

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    7 months ago

    It may be much simpler though - why work on someone else’s IP and make them money, and dance to their turn going forward when you can work on your own?

    Divinity Original Sin 2 was also critically acclaimed even if not to BG3 levels, and they own that outright. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re going to make a new IP - nows the time to take such a risk.

    That’s what CD Project Red did after Witcher 3 - and while it was rough initially in the end it’s paid dividends.

    Independent IP and publishing only deals is how studies stay independent and can thrive.