"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 46d 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'
The brief
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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Coverage (7)
- Hasbro keeps pushing for Baldur's Gate 4 with no luck so far DLCompare.com · 48d ago
- A Developer Said No To Baldur’s Gate 4 Because Following BG3 Would Be “Insanity” GameSpot · 48d ago
- "I would fail, and here's why I would fail" Why Baldur's Gate 2 co-lead turned down Hasbro's request to make Baldur's Gate 4, but he has an idea of who could Eurogamer · 48d ago
- Developers Are Turning Baldur's Gate 4 Down Because They Don't Want to Follow in Larian's Footsteps IGN · 48d ago
- Baldur’s Gate 4 Struggles To Find a Developer After Larian’s Exit, One Says “It Would Fail” CGMagazine · 48d ago
- Baldur's Gate 2's co-lead designer was asked to make Baldur's Gate 4 after Larian declined: 'Having to compete against Baldur's Gate 3? That would be insanity' PC Gamer · 48d ago
- "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 Rock Paper Shotgun · 48d ago broke it first
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