Larian Studios' expansion with a new Warsaw studioLarian Studios, the developer behind Baldurโs Gate 3, has announced that they are opening a new studio in Warsaw, Poland.
This move marks Larianโs seventh studio, which aims to enhance the 24-hour development cycle and build a team in Poland to work on two ambitious new role-playing games (RPGs).
*obtains condition Enlarged*
— Larian Studios (@larianstudios) May 20, 2024
With two very ambitious RPGs now starting development, what better way to see our visions realised than by growing the team and opening a 7th studio in the heart of Polandโs lively gaming scene!
Welcome, Larian Studios Warsaw! pic.twitter.com/hpm2aMdQmy
Poland Has a Growing Presence in the Gaming World
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke made it clear that they chose Poland because of the talented people and the vision matches.
He said:
โVisiting the Polish games industry conference (GIC) last year confirmed what Iโd been thinking for a while.ย Thereโs a lot of talent here, and many devs want to work on RPGs. Itโs a perfect match.โ
Source: mailchi
Warsaw Studioโs leader, Ula Jach, also said:
โThe decision to open a permanent studio in Warsaw shows how serious we are about encouraging creativity, collaboration, and innovation in the heart of Polandโs lively gaming sceneโฆ Weโre thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate with the abundant talent and expertise of the region, especially considering Polandโs strong reputation as a hub for RPG and gaming enthusiasts.โ
Larianโs Warsaw Studio will be part of existing studios in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, the UK, and Spain, creating an expansive global structure.
Also read: โThe Finalsโ Developer Reveals New Rank and Skins Coming Soon
Larian Studios New Projects on the Horizon
Larian had previously stated that its next game would not be Baldurโs Gate 4 and would not involve the Dungeons & Dragons. However, the company is planning to release two ambitious RPG titles based on original franchises. These projects are at the start of development, but Vincke says they will be the teamโs โbest works ever.โ
Larian expressed excitement to leave the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Getting the opportunity to create a game based on Dungeons & Dragons has been their dream. Swen recently confirmed that they will not introduce any new major narrative content to the story of Baldurโs Gate 3 or its origin characters and companions.
Poland Is Becoming a New Hub for RPG Development
The recent decision to set up a studio in Poland explains the increased importance of the country in the game development industry.
Also read: Tesla to Cease Steam Gaming Support In New Models
Poland has a long history of quality when it comes to RPG games and this makes the country a new gaming hub. Warsaw provides a good source of talent that Larian wants to use to develop more engaging RPGs. The country provides a flourishing gaming industry, a wide pool of talented game developers, and a large number of RPG fans.
Cryptopolitan reporting by Chris Murithi
From Zero to Web3 Pro: Your 90-Day Career Launch Plan
