Dark Horse Announces Baldur's Gate 3 Comic Series Amid Mixed Signals on Larian's Involvement
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Dark Horse announced a new Baldur's Gate 3 comic series at San Diego Comic-Con, though Larian Studios later clarified they have no direct involvement in the project.
San Diego Comic-Con brought a wave of nostalgia and excitement for role-playing fans when publisher Dark Horse announced a brand new comic book series based on Baldur's Gate 3. The initial social media reveal explicitly tagged both Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast, sparking immediate speculation that the acclaimed Belgian developer might be returning to the Forgotten Realms after all. Studio chief Swen Vincke had posted cryptic remarks earlier that same day around the game's third anniversary, leading many community members to connect the dots between the developer's teasing and the comic announcement.
However, the excitement was tempered shortly after the initial reveal when Larian Studios clarified that they are not actually involved in any upcoming Baldur's Gate 3 projects. Even without direct studio collaboration, Wizards of the Coast is clearly pressing forward with expanding the franchise's footprint across multiple entertainment mediums. Alongside this new comic book venture, upcoming projects like a planned Dungeons and Dragons television series show that the IP remains a massive priority for the publisher, especially since Larian officially stepped away from making a direct game sequel to focus on their next Divinity title.
For players who treat these characters as old friends and continue to run regular sessions in the Sword Coast, seeing Karlach, Astarion, and the rest of the crew jump to the printed page is a welcome treat. Whether the comics explore the untold backstories of the origin companions or chart entirely new territory in the expanded universe, it gives the community fresh lore to dissect while we wait for Larian's next major release. Original reporting comes from Polygon, available to read here
Tags: Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios, Dark Horse Comics, San Diego Comic-Con, RPG
Original article: Polygon