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‘That would be insanity’: Baldur’s Gate 2 lead says he turned down Hasbro’s request to make Baldur’s Gate 4

Baldur's Gate 2 co‑lead rejects Hasbro’s call to helm Baldur's Gate 4, calling the prospect "insanity" amid Larian’s exit.

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The brief

The co‑lead designer of Baldur's Gate 2 has turned down Hasbro's request to develop Baldur's Gate 4, stating that competing with Baldur's Gate 3 would be "insanity" and that the project would likely fail. Coverage from Rock Paper Shotgun, GameSpot, Eurogamer, CGMagazine, PC Gamer and Video Games Chronicle all highlight the developer's refusal and quote his concerns about the sequel's viability after Larian Studios stepped away.

Future reporting will focus on whether Hasbro identifies a new developer for Baldur's Gate 4 or if the co‑lead provides further guidance on potential candidates.

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Quick answers

Who declined Hasbro's request to make Baldur's Gate 4?

The co‑lead designer of Baldur's Gate 2, described as a former Exodus lead, declined the request.

What reason did the developer give for refusing the project?

He said that having to compete against Baldur's Gate 3 would be "insanity" and that the sequel would likely fail.

Which companies are mentioned in relation to Baldur's Gate 4?

Hasbro offered the development opportunity, and Larian Studios is noted as having exited the project.

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Baldur's Gate Hasbro Larian Studios Game Development Video Games

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