BG Sequel still in Discussion?

AHF

I have been off the forums for a while and didn't see anything on this in recent discussion. Is Beamdog still talking about making a sequel or successor game in the Baldur's Gate series or is that off the map at this point? Thanks for the feedback!

JuliusBorisov

It's always pleasant to have a user with 1000+ comments back How has it been, @AHF‌ ?

As for question, we don't know, actually.

In 2015, the Adventure Y will be announced, check http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/26673/all-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-adventure-y#latest near pages 13-14. The further information on this project is provided by the latest Beamdog AMA http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/37101/new-beamdog-ama#latestlatest

It seems nothing can be certain in terms of future projects, whether it's BGNext or IWD3. But from tidbits here and there it can be seen they want to make a new game.http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/37644/update-december-11-a-new-trent-osters-iwdee-interview-released-only-now-parts-1-2#latest here's the latest interview, check also http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/36166/trent-osters-interview-with-pcgamesn-com-expect-baldur-s-gate-v#latest From these sources it becomes clear that any new information will be available only in 2015.

AHF

Thanks very much for the update. I've been traveling a lot this year so it has been a matter of months since I've browsed the forum and a longer period since I've actively contributed much of anything. I'll look forward to reviewing those links over lunch today!

elminster

IWD3!

Wait sorry, wrong thread

The only future project that I think they've discussed with the community to a degree is Adventure Y. They have said they are interested in BG3 and that they have looked around at game engines presumably for use in a future game (not necessarily bg3) but that is about it in terms of sequels and stuff.

AHF

Thanks again. The AMA was a particularly good read and I am someone who usually finds those pretty boring and full of platitudes.

Meyahi

Honestly, it doesn't seem like since they would need to use 5th edition rules. Not sure if the engine would be compatible or if it would even be a good idea to use the infinity engine.

If they have enough money and time, it may be possible but at the current patching pace, it would need 4-5 years.

killerrabbit

I'm hoping that a BG III happens but that another company gets the contract. Beamdog has indicated that they will retire the engine and therefore the 2nd ed rules.

I had expected that BD would get the rights and start making content -- instead they decided to port the engine to every possible operating system. Annnd that's why we are left with very little content. And patches that come every 9 months or so. Aerie was able to produce something in less time . . .

I'm rooting for a company that will:

1. Focus on content -- storytelling, adventures, magic items, monster and -- most of all -- well written NPCs

2. Keep the heroic feel of the original adventure. BG3 should feel like a Forgotten Realms adventure and not a call of Cthulu / Monte Cook game.

And, while I know the chances are about zero to next to zero --

3. Keep the EE infinity engine.