Larian CEO Stands Firm Against Game Subscription Model

Larian CEO Swen Vincke disagrees with Ubisoft's director of subscriptions, arguing that a subscription-driven games industry would give platform holders too much creative authority and hinder the creation of good content. He believes that direct distribution from developers to players is the way forward and expresses concerns about the potential negative impact of subscription services on game development and discoverability. Vincke states that Larian RPGs, including Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, will not be joining subscription services anytime soon, emphasizing the importance of preserving the existing game ecosystem.