# "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

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-30 13:57 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 23.15

## Executive Summary
Developers decline Hasbro's offer to make Baldur's Gate 4

## Intelligence 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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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'

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
We're, Hasbro, Baldur's Gate, Exodus, A Developer Said No To, Because Following BG3 Would Be, Why Baldur's Gate, Developers Are Turning Baldur's Gate

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLCompare.com | Hasbro keeps pushing for Baldur's Gate 4 with no luck so far | 2026-06-30 11:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQZDZjWWNTcWdrN2ktY1ZtT1RNdWtNZnNXbTVHREs3M3ZkWFVxZDl6OXNfdjVxaDRrUnJnU051bXhhelZCVHllYjFQYkItRzh6UUxkd2VXcFd5QVpMb21HOU03R1EtWG1GT1ZwcU1qSFdwOENkSUJteHBNRFZ5eGZPbkc2OWQ1Yk5JY2VYSXVobU1IdFJUNTFncmdmdzVjc0U?oc=5) |
| GameSpot | A Developer Said No To Baldur’s Gate 4 Because Following BG3 Would Be “Insanity” | 2026-06-30 11:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNQmFTbDlNRDJUcGdmVjh5SnJ4b0hSckI4MmxLRmZBM1VJSWs4Q0RINXNKdjE1MGJvNjdaci1iMThMd0FwZmxTeVUxaEhfMTh3MXJhM09LalVTVmNBLThJOWw1QlpwVDBROUdHbDhsQkxkZHliU0laX0F2U1ZRT0dVZ1BobHJSNHNieVV1OUVkUUY2ZWlwT3dESW01MDVGQWNCUmhlRmVsOWQtcjdrZDJkaDZR?oc=5) |
| Eurogamer | "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 | 2026-06-30 11:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQVXRtN1QwSmtpWDlOZzlXNUtKZ3pfRkdmUXV6Z2RsQkdzNm9haVN2anhXVXRTZkFwbUhrRzR0UDFLU3dPWGliazNtSm41MGNYS1lGU2Z6ZjhYODBRdXBlWXRyQmw0S2tvcmxuTktvd1dIUE5IZFJvRHAxZkxoMENNWXI5UXotS055N0tjNkJYZw?oc=5) |
| IGN | Developers Are Turning Baldur's Gate 4 Down Because They Don't Want to Follow in Larian's Footsteps | 2026-06-30 11:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-gFBVV95cUxOeHNjR0JnWWF1dW9hNjctbVVPQUx0WEZIODlKa1hFWmdDUklCdk5XR2p0N0xPTnVHemlNQ0x2VVBWTlFiVnRZdXktMnFpWTR0NnR0V0Q1ajJ5aDJrTjFlaGZGMjdXMjRoTDZwemtWd2lMSU5lZXllNVRlbE5ZNXpCWmRfck1hZURlUTVwLUNDU2FtTmhaazdMVG9jU1dOVGFxOG5QS09SZ0owLXZFTVQ1N2xlNTVOVUFHVlAzbVpKckFEV3FrVVJldEdoWXhLaTU1TDJQYjYxZmZITGwxMlJrWncxajJLOWY3ZkZqaGxTenhqUmtCQll5ZHR3?oc=5) |
| CGMagazine | Baldur’s Gate 4 Struggles To Find a Developer After Larian’s Exit, One Says “It Would Fail” | 2026-06-30 11:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFB1NXRIbnZhS25OTEpKTEE5ZWZWZ2ZzRWo2ak01U3VDVDV1MVlfVUplSnZON0FlaF9yVDJhWkxLOHdNNmoxVnFrVGxOSUxUMDFlVzROT0VLU2ZyV3hrRVEzVlJadlp1eWpkZVlaN3VvVWthbnBjam5seGdtc0I5NGs?oc=5) |
| PC Gamer | 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' | 2026-06-30 11:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAJBVV95cUxQcThJSzV6MUtWa1NKQnZ4emNjVVlKZEpEUE5wQkRycTdGaTR0SVR2MzZfY0VwMzhubjZnWkNOMEpTT3czeWc2QjJFWXlfWV9XQjQ4bEl1QzVnUzhYT1E5WG9McWVYVHFwOHhWdnNRREp6TGxBTGNrZHI0ckdESFVkS1RvUWlwcDEwdTc5MVd4LWx1V3g3eFFYN1VSS20zSFo5SS1QVDAxQWlIRE11ZXk2cWhNZnB5aTF3aE1Lb2ZOaUxKM2hlekd4aVAxMUFiVFFKY2Vhc0pxR0NpMWlFTDlydG4xaUJlNTNqRkVCZjZYZFZNVmlHZlVrWEI3Z3I2Q3l5SExKWGNybjJRR2xYU3RZbzh5RU4?oc=5) |
| Rock Paper Shotgun | "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 | 2026-06-30 11:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwJBVV95cUxQajlzaElXY2IwOVBSbkY0TG9Lam94Sks1UmNZSU1CRnNNZTFkWG1oaVNQRktOdV8tQmRxaUQ5RjYyWk5kZGR1X1VRbWh4dWVtSG5RS2NPM3pCTGxVLXh1TUNzM2tPMHJMQTVmR24zRFdOOFpvR2lSZTUwbERSMklobG9pWjM1TDVGVEpBcGF4VHBmZFl5UjM3S0JuR3pwa3RTWGF1MTA0bmYzMmRqOG0wTXhZZ240SjE3ZUE5R1d0d2FoWVY1WWZnODBfdk1YemRNSHEwazRYdU1kc2JnOGdXWDJJMHpyMW5CY0IzRTgwMEgtUkQzN3FoUG1FdGs1QkZwTE9BUXFhMlc0dnVrNDNjWnBaQ216dmpYZU5j?oc=5) |

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