The forthcoming release from Larian Studios will launch in Early Access prior to its official debut, mirroring the approach taken with Baldur’s Gate 3.

Larian Studios has achieved great success with both Divinity: Original Sin games and Baldur’s Gate 3, all of which had Early Access periods before their official release.

In an interview with Game File, Michael Douse, the distribution manager at Larian Studios, disclosed that their next game is likely to follow the same Early Access model as their previous titles. Douse explained that utilizing the Early Access format aligns with Larian Studios’ ethos of wanting to listen to player feedback and create engaging dialogue within games that resonate well with players. Moreover, it helps mitigate the risks associated with developing AAA games by ensuring player satisfaction without having to second-guess, and enables faster adjustments to the game’s direction towards improvement.

Source: Game File via Gamingbolt

TLDR: Larian Studios has a successful track record with Early Access games, with their next title expected to adopt the same approach, prioritizing player feedback and flexibility in development.