Larian CEO: Single-Player Games Thrive if Quality is High

The debate over the vitality of big single-player games has resurfaced, and this time, Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian Studios behind the critically acclaimed single-player game Baldur's Gate 3, has offered his perspective. In a recent post on X/Twitter, Vincke remarked, "It's that time of the year again when big single-player games are declared dead." He firmly stated, "Use your imagination. They're not. They just have to be good."

Vincke's insights carry weight, given Larian's 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 reputation for insightful commentary, whether at The Game Awards or in other public forums, underscores his belief in the importance of passion in game development, respect for developers and players, and a genuine care for the games themselves.

The year 2025 has already witnessed the success of another major single-player title, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 from Warhorse Studios. With many months still ahead, there is ample opportunity for other single-player games to capture the gaming community's attention.

Larian Studios has decided to move on from Baldur's Gate 3 and the Dungeons & Dragons universe to focus on a new intellectual property. Meanwhile, at this year's Game Developers Conference, Dan Ayoub, SVP of digital games at Hasbro, hinted that fans might soon learn more about the future of the Baldur's Gate series.