This is Why Games like Baldur’s Gate 3 Are So Rare...

The success of Baldur’s Gate 3 surprised a lot of people, but the seeds of this success can be found in the history of Larian Studios. In the first episode of By Design, Danny attempts to unpack the development and market conditions that led to this breakthrough RPG hit. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Design 2:40 - The History of Larian 5:37 - The RPG Genre 7:35 - CohhCarnage on CRPGs 12:47 - Sidebar: The Bioware Question 13:58 - The Market (Michael Douse Interview) 18:36 - The Business Side 23:10 - Conclusion Produced by Secret Tape for A16Z GAMES Hosted, Written & Edited by Danny O’Dwyer Additional Filming by Jeremy Jayne Motion Graphics by Pica ( / ) Stay Updated: - Follow us on X: - Follow Danny on X: - Find us on LinkedIn: Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. For more details please see “