"Baldur's Gate 3 Team Relocated to Avoid Russian Draft"

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke revealed that the development of Baldur's Gate 3 faced significant setbacks due to the Covid pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. To prevent staff from being drafted into the Russian army, Larian closed its St Petersburg studio and relocated over 90% of its employees to other locations, a process that involved extensive coordination with embassies and consulates. Despite these challenges, the game achieved significant success, winning numerous awards. Larian is now focusing on adding modding tools to the game, aiming for a final handover to players.