"We're talking about at least half a decade of horror": former Exodus lead explains why he wasn't keen on doing a Baldur's Gate 4 despite Hasbro offering the chance
Developers decline Hasbro's offer to make Baldur's Gate 4
📍 How it ended
Hasbro sought a developer for Baldur's Gate 4 after Larian declined, but encountered several refusals. One potential lead, a former Exodus lead and Baldur's Gate 2 co-lead designer, turned down the request, stating that competing against Baldur's Gate 3 would be insanity.
The project continued to struggle to find a developer.
Epilogue added 91d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
Why are developers hesitant to make Baldur's Gate 4?
They don't want to follow in Larian's footsteps and compete with Baldur's Gate 3
Who was approached by Hasbro to make Baldur's Gate 4?
A former lead developer of Exodus, as well as the co-lead designer of Baldur's Gate 2
What was the response of the former Exodus lead to Hasbro's offer?
He declined, stating it would be 'insanity' and 'at least half a decade of horror'
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Hasbro is seeking a developer for Baldur's Gate 4, but several have declined the offer. Coverage from various outlets, including GameSpot, Eurogamer, and PC Gamer, emphasizes that following the success of Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian would be extremely challenging.
According to reports, a former lead developer of Exodus was approached by Hasbro but declined, citing concerns about competing with Baldur's Gate 3.
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