Todd Howard of Bethesda recently commended Larian Studios for their work on Baldur’s Gate 3, emphasizing that the developer has done an exceptional job. He expressed his respect for Larian’s approach to their work and how they discuss it. Howard also mentioned that Bethesda draws inspiration from other major titles in the gaming industry, noting Baldur’s Gate 3 as one of them. Despite the social media buzz and the close proximity of the launch of Starfield and Baldur’s Gate 3, Howard dispelled any notion of animosity, offering only praises for Larian Studios.
He rejected the notion of overnight success for the developer, pointing to their prior works such as the Divinity series. Howard unequivocally lauded Larian’s execution and approach to their work, indicating a significant endorsement from a prominent figure in the gaming industry. In addition, Howard acknowledged that Bethesda, like any gamer, is influenced by the games of other developers. While not explicitly mentioning Baldur’s Gate 3, he implied that titles across the gaming spectrum impact Bethesda’s own work positively, leading to continuous improvement in their game development process.
