When Larian Studios announced that it wouldn't make Baldur's Gate 4, opting to return to its own Divinity franchise instead, fans of the 20-plus-million-selling Baldur's Gate 3 immediately started to wonder who would take up the baton. Baldur's Gate 3 was like lightning in a bottle in a way, so it would be a gargantuan task for any developer. That's why RPG veteran James Ohlen, who actually worked on the first two franchise installments, turned down Wizards of the Coast when offered the chance to helm the sequel. However, Cyprus-based developer Owlcat Games doesn't seem too daunted by the prospect. […]

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PC Gamer has just published a story revealing that remakes for Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2 are reportedly in development at Wizards of the Coast. PC Gamer's source specifically mentioned Baldur's Gate 2 because Kevin Martens, Co-Lead Designer of the 2000 game at BioWare, is reportedly working on the project. Martens, who has also worked on Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Age: Origins, World of Warcraft, Diablo 3, Destiny 2, and Marathon, joined Archetype Entertainment in November 2024 as a Creative Lead to contribute to the new sci-fi IP Exodus. However, he is now focused on the Baldur's Gate 2 remake. […]

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