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Recent coverage focuses on whether a potential Baldur’s Gate 4 was actively pursued, after Larian declined and Hasbro asked the Baldur’s Gate 2 co-lead to take it on. The discussion also compares the rumored sequel’s creative direction—described as more Divinity in approach—to expectations that it would replicate Original Sin 3.

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Key Takeaway Baldur’s Gate 4 talk is being framed around Hasbro’s outreach after Larian passed, with developers emphasizing huge competitive stakes and a Divinity-leaning approach rather than an Original Sin 3-style sequel.
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Baldur’s Gate 4 talk is being framed around Hasbro’s outreach after Larian passed, with developers emphasizing huge competitive stakes and a Divinity-leaning approach rather than an Original Sin 3-style sequel.

Recent coverage focuses on whether a potential Baldur’s Gate 4 was actively pursued, after Larian declined and Hasbro asked the Baldur’s Gate 2 co-lead to take it on. The discussion also compares the rumored sequel’s creative direction—described as more Divinity in approach—to expectations that it would replicate Original Sin 3.

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Asked to make BG4 Baldur’s Gate 2 co-lead was requested to make Baldur’s Gate 4 after Larian declined.
Hasbro involvement Hasbro reportedly offered the chance to do Baldur’s Gate 4.
Divinity vs Original Sin 3 The follow-up to Baldur’s Gate 3 is described as more Divinity, not technically Original Sin 3.

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  • Follow coverage of any official announcements tied to Hasbro’s Baldur’s Gate plans for a confirmed development studio and title details.
  • Watch for more explanations contrasting “Divinity” framing versus “Original Sin” continuity in future reports. VG247

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  • Baldur's Gate 2's co-lead designer was asked to make Baldur's Gate 4 after Larian declined: 'Having to compete against Baldur's Gate 3? That would be insanity' Eurogamer
  • "We're talking about at least half a decade of horror": former Exodus lead explains why he wasn't keen on doing a Baldur's Gate 4 despite Hasbro offering the chance Rock Paper Shotgun
  • The highly-anticipated follow-up to Baldur's Gate 3 is more Divinity, but it's not technically Original Sin 3 VG247
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