Baldur’s Gate 3was easily one of the biggest games of 2023, and as a result of its roaring success, Larian Studios posted a profit of €249 million, with a revenue of €427 million. As the Game of the Year in 2023,Baldur’s Gate 3enjoyed accolades from critics and players alike. It succeeded in living up to the vast legacy of theBaldur’s Gatefranchise, and it rejuvenated mainstream interest in the CRPG genre.
Baldur’s Gate 3continues to grow in popularityeven a year after launch, but its success has been difficult to measure in numbers alone. Over most weekends, it sees around 100,000 concurrent players enjoying an adventure on the Sword Coast – which is beyond impressive for a single-player game this far after its release. In terms of sales, recent information estimates thatBaldur’s Gate 3sold over 15 million copies across all three platforms.
However, the holding company for Larian Studios based in Dublin, Ireland, confirmed the profit and revenue thatBaldur’s Gate 3accrued in 2023 –shared via the Irish Independent. Namely, Larian’s pre-tax profit for 2023 ended up being €249 million (approximately $260.9 million), while its revenue was €427 million (approximately $447.5 million). Despite its major success,Baldur’s Gate 3will not have any DLCsor sequels made by Larian Studios, as the developers parted ways with Wizards of the Coast shortly after the release of the game.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Earns Over $250 Million in Profit for Larian Studios in 2023
It’s safe to say thatBaldur’s Gate 3andSkyrimhave plenty in common, as both games became cultural touchstones of their respective eras. More importantly,Baldur’s Gate 3enjoys enduring popularity despite being a single-player title, propped up by impressive replayability and a thriving modding community. WhileBaldur’s Gate 3was ridiculously profitable for Larian Studios in 2023, the company posted a loss in profits the year prior. In 2022, Larian lost €214,000 (approximately $224,100), while only having €22.7 million (approximately $23.7 million) in total revenue.
It should be noted that, prior toBaldur’s Gate 3, the last title that Larian Studios released was in 2017. In many ways,Divinity: Original Sin 2was the blueprintfor how Larian adapted the Fifth Edition inBaldur’s Gate 3, but much like its successor, it was designed as a single-player experience with no monetization. Larian was prepared to take a loss in 2022, and it’s safe to say that the company’s gamble paid off. While it remains to be seen what comes next for Larian Studios, the developers left quite the mark withBaldur’s Gate 3.
