Baldur’s Gate 3 on Nintendo Switch 2: Larian Points to Wizards of the Coast as Roadblock
A highly anticipated port of Baldur’s Gate 3 to the Nintendo Switch 2 appears unlikely, with Larian Studios indicating the decision rested outside of their control. Despite successfully bringing an upgraded version of Divinity: Original Sin 2 to the Switch in 2019, Larian’s critically acclaimed sequel has yet to appear on any Nintendo platform.
During a recent Reddit “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke addressed the question of a Switch 2 version of Baldur’s Gate 3. His response, while acknowledging the studio’s desire to bring the game to Nintendo’s next-generation console, was ultimately discouraging. “We would have loved to but it wasn’t our decision to make,” Vincke stated.
This statement comes as Larian officially concludes active development on Baldur’s Gate 3, focusing now on minor bug fixes and shifting its attention to a new Divinity game. With Larian stepping back from further expansions, the future of the title now lies with Wizards of the Coast, the game’s publisher. This means any potential port requires their explicit approval.
The implication, according to Vincke’s past-tense phrasing, is that Larian was prepared to undertake the port but was denied the opportunity by Wizards of the Coast. Time.news has reached out to Wizards of the Coast for comment but has not yet received a response.
The news is undoubtedly disappointing for Nintendo Switch owners, given the widespread acclaim Baldur’s Gate 3 has received. The game earned a perfect 10/10 score from time.news upon its release, lauded for its “crunchy, tactical RPG combat, a memorable story with complex characters, highly polished cinematic presentation, and a world that always rewards exploration and creativity.” It was hailed as a new benchmark for the CRPG genre.
The AMA also touched upon other topics, including the narrative fate of the character Wyll within Baldur’s Gate 3 and Larian’s stance on the integration of generative AI into their future Divinity projects.
The situation highlights the complex dynamics between developers and publishers, even in cases of runaway success. While Larian has demonstrated a commitment to bringing its games to a broad audience, the ultimate decision regarding Baldur’s Gate 3’s availability on Nintendo platforms rests with Wizards of the Coast, leaving Switch fans in a state of uncertainty.
