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Wizards of the Coast 'Not to Blame' for Larian Leaving Baldur’s Gate 3 and D&D Behind, Swen Vincke Insists - IGN (www.ign.com)
submitted 8 months ago by Stopthatgirl7@lemmy.world to c/games@sh.itjust.works
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“Reading the reddit threads, I would like to clear up something,” Vincke said. “WOTC is not to blame for us taking a different direction. On the contrary, they really did their best and have been a great licensor for us, letting us do our thing. This is because it's what's best for Larian.”

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[–] tissek@sopuli.xyz 20 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I don't know how much to read between the lines, but one can read Hasbro is to blame. Praise for WotC and the DnD team. Nothing for Hasbro...

[–] BananaTrifleViolin@lemmy.world 19 points 8 months ago (2 children)

It may be much simpler though - why work on someone else's IP and make them money, and dance to their turn going forward when you can work on your own?

Divinity Original Sin 2 was also critically acclaimed even if not to BG3 levels, and they own that outright. I wouldn't be surprised if they're going to make a new IP - nows the time to take such a risk.

That's what CD Project Red did after Witcher 3 - and while it was rough initially in the end it's paid dividends.

Independent IP and publishing only deals is how studies stay independent and can thrive.

[–] GoodEye8@lemm.ee 8 points 8 months ago

Cyberpunk is not a new IP, it's based on the Cyberpunk TTRPG.

[–] GunValkyrie@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

What new IP did cdpr create after the witcher 3?

[–] Azzu@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

I don't think they "are to blame" (i.e. main reason), but as you say, reading between the lines, it sounds to me like they were definitely part of the reason.