The perennial debate in gaming circles—are big single-player games dead?—has resurfaced. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke, fresh off the massive success of Baldur's Gate 3, has offered a succinct rebuttal. In a post on X/Twitter, Vincke dismissed the notion, stating, "It's that time of the year again when big single-player games are declared dead. Use your imagination. They're not. They just have to be good."
Vincke's perspective carries significant weight. Larian Studios has built a reputation for crafting exceptional CRPGs, with Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2 paving the way for the phenomenal success of Baldur's Gate 3.
Known for his insightful comments, whether at events like The Game Awards or in interviews, Vincke consistently emphasizes the importance of passion in development, respecting both developers and players. This latest statement, while unsurprising given his track record, serves as a powerful affirmation of the genre's continued viability.2025 has already seen a major single-player success with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 from Warhorse Studios. With several months remaining in the year, ample opportunity exists for other single-player titles to make their mark.
Larian Studios has moved on from Baldur's Gate 3 and the Dungeons & Dragons universe to develop a new IP. However, Hasbro's SVP of digital games, Dan Ayoub, hinted at upcoming news regarding the future of the Baldur's Gate series during this year's Game Developers Conference.
