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Sharing the sentiments of the majority of gamers, Todd Howard praised a game and developer that took the world by storm last year, winning numerous accolades in the process. Not only did the title manage to win the prestigious Game of the Year award at The Game Awards, but it also showcased how much dedication was put into it by the studio. Led by Swen Vincke, the team broughtDungeons and Dragonsto the mainstream in a masterful way.
And theFalloutdirector suggests that its success didn’t come out of nowhere, given the developer’s previous track record.
Todd Howard Has Nothing but Praise for Larian and Baldur’s Gate 3
Todd Howard was quite confident in Bethesda’s supposed magnum opusStarfield, but while Swen Vincke andLarian were trying to avoid sucha behemoth release forBaldur’s Gate 3, bringing its PC launch back a month in 2023, the gaming industry threw in a plot twist.
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Larian launched its game’s PS5 version on the same day as Bethesda’s title, but Howard’sStarfieldwas drastically overshadowed by Vincke’s smaller studio. “Deserve it, great studio,” answered theFalloutdirector during an interview when asked about his reaction toBaldur’s Gate 3‘s success.
Todd Howard went on to state that he has witnessed Larian do incredible work for “a long time,” continuing that he disagrees with the people in the industry who think of the developer’s triumph as an “overnight success.” The Bethesda executive producer asked, “Have you played their previous games?” implying that Larian’s talent has always been present in its titles beforeBaldur’s Gate 3came out.
TheFalloutdirector thinks the studio did a “tremendous job” with its critically acclaimed title, but there is more to appreciate and learn from a developer like Larian.
The Fallout Director Appreciates How the Team at Larian Manages the Studio
Todd Howard does not just limit Larian Studios’ success toBaldur’s Gate 3, stating that whilethe game is an amazing “product,”it is how the developer goes about its work that is truly applaudable. One can tell how dedicated Swen Vincke’s team is and how much passion it puts into its games, and it comes through in the way its developers “talk about it.”
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TheFalloutdirector was also asked if there was anything specific inBaldur’s Gate 3that inspired him to modify his own upcoming video games, to which he said that Bethesda looks “at all games” for inspiration.
“I don’t want to pinpoint particularly that one,” stated Todd Howard, referring toBaldur’s Gate 3when it comes to what inspires him to create great gaming experiences, as Bethesda takes notes from various titles to see if it can make certain improvements in its own games.
Were you aware of Larian Studios before it unleashedBaldur’s Gate 3on the gaming industry last year? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
Articles Published :356
Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
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