Single-player games require quality to thrive, says Vincke

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has declared that single-player games are not "dead." He made the statement as the studio prepares to release the long-awaited Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3. Vincke emphasized that the key to their survival is quality. "They just have to be good," he said in a recent online post. Vincke's words come amid discussions in the gaming community about the state of single-player games. He encouraged people to "use your imagination" and recognize that these games are still thriving, especially in the current landscape filled with excellent RPGs. Notable titles include Baldur's Gate 3, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Looking ahead, Larian Studios has plans beyond Baldur's Gate 3. Although the next game will not be Baldur's Gate 4, the studio is focused on creating a new RPG. Meanwhile, Hasbro, the parent company of Dungeons & Dragons, has confirmed it is in talks about future Baldur's Gate games.