Larian CEO: Single-Player Games Thrive If They're Good

The debate over the viability of big single-player games has resurfaced, and this time, Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios and the mastermind behind the critically acclaimed single-player game Baldur's Gate 3, has offered his perspective. In a post on X/Twitter, Vincke addressed the recurring claim that single-player games are "dead," stating emphatically, "Use your imagination. They're not. They just have to be good."

Vincke's assertion carries significant weight, given Larian Studios' track record of success with titles like Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2, culminating in the triumph of Baldur's Gate 3. His insights, often shared at events like The Game Awards, consistently highlight the importance of passion in game development, respect for both developers and players, and a genuine commitment to the craft. His latest comments on the state of single-player games reinforce these values.

The year 2025 has already witnessed the success of another major single-player title, Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and with many months still ahead, there's ample opportunity for more single-player games to shine. Meanwhile, Larian Studios has chosen to move on from Baldur's Gate 3 and the Dungeons & Dragons universe to focus on creating a new intellectual property. At the Game Developers Conference this year, Dan Ayoub, SVP of digital games at Hasbro, hinted that updates on the future of the Baldur's Gate series might be forthcoming.