Lawsuits have been flooding the gaming industry in the last few years, with some key companies making a name for themselves in the courts of law. Some have suggested Larian Studios may be the next victim of one of these company-ruining lawsuits for Baldur’s Gate 3, but are they really getting sued for making a great game?
The Baldur’s Gate devs have created a title eclipsing some of the best of 2023, and other developers are likely taking note; Larian’s undeniable masterclass of a title has already risen the ranks on Metacritic, Steam, and more. It even, at the time of writing, boasts more concurrent gamers than powerhouses like Apex Legends and looks to continue on this path.
And now there’s one question on everyone’s lips; being this good isn’t against the law… is it?
Is Larian Studios getting sued for Baldur’s Gate 3?
We can say, without a doubt, that any Bladur’s Gate 3 lawsuit for the game being “too good” is a complete and utter fabrication.
This particular rumor surrounding a Larian Studios lawsuit began on social media titan Tiktok on Aug. 9, 2023. The video in question claims big-name developers from Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft to EA are suing Larian for the crime of unfairly raising “players’ expectations to a level that is both unreasonable and detrimental.”
Larian is not getting sued by any company for these reasons. This Tiktok is merely meant to create controversy for the fun of it, and by the sounds of it, it succeeded. The Tiktok creator even admitted it was “satirical” in the comments.
If the lawsuit in question were real (again, it’s not), it would likely set an incredibly dangerous precedent that could ruin gaming. Also, if it was possible to sue a game that was “too good,” plenty of others would have been taken down years ago.
Fear not Baldur’s Gate 3 fans, your game is very safe (and good).
Others Asked
What did Larian Studios announce regarding Baldur's Gate 3?
Larian Studios announced a second patch for Baldur's Gate 3 that includes major performance improvements, tweaks/changes to the game, and the beginning of implementing feedback from players about the Origin Characters' epilogues.
What has Larian Studios revealed about Baldur's Gate 3 since its release?
Larian Studios revealed that players spent a combined 88 years just in character creation and that 368 players finished the game in the opening weekend.
What is Larian Studios planning for its next project following Baldur's Gate 3?
Larian Studios is preparing new projects, moving away from Baldur's Gate 3 and the Dungeons and Dragons IP, likely to create something of their own, though specific details about the new projects are scarce.
Published: Aug 10, 2023 12:56 am