Larian earned over $260 million in profit from Baldur’s Gate 3

Larian Studios became one of the most beloved studios in the industry last year following the release of Baldur's Gate 3. In the aftermath, the game broke numerous records and ultimately won a series of GOTY awards. Now, Larian has reported its profits for 2023, with the studio earning a staggering $260 million.

The Irish Independent reports that Larian recorded €249 million in pre-tax profit for 2023. That figure works out to around $260 million USD. While this profit figure is pre-tax, it is what Larian ends up with after licensing and development costs. Overall, Baldur's Gate 3 earned €427 million in total revenue in 2023.

This is a drastic turnaround from Larian in 2022. The studio was deep into the development of Baldur's Gate 3 at that point, and many were holding off on buying the game until it came out of Early Access. As a result, the studio's operating costs outpaced its revenue, leading to a loss of just over $200,000.

Now armed with an account filled to the brim with funds, Larian is moving on to new projects, with at least two new RPGs in development. Unfortunately, Larian will not be making a Baldur's Gate 4, which is reportedly down to difficulties with the license holder, Wizards of the Coast.

KitGuru Says: Following the success of Baldur's Gate 3, there will be many, many more eyes on Larian when they unveil their next big game. Hopefully in a couple years' time, we can get our first look at what's next.

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