Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, was one of the biggest contributors to the Kickstarter campaign for 2019's Blasphemous. The indie Metroidvania title proved to be a great addition to the genre, and the studio behind Baldur's Gate 3 was one of the largest donors to the project.
With incredible sales and multiple Game of the Year wins, the studio knocked it out of the park with Baldur's Gate 3. Before Baldur's Gate 3, the studio wasn't nearly as well known in the gaming world, but everything changed once the game launched last year. The studio began working on Baldur's Gate 3 in late 2016, and during this time it seems like Larian Studios was also working towards funding other great projects as well.
A recent tweet from developer Enrique Colinet revealed that Larian Studios was one of the biggest contributors to Blasphemous' Kickstarter campaign back in 2017. Colinet is the Lead Level Designer at The Game Kitchen, the studio responsible for crafting Blasphemous. Since the Kickstarter campaign, Blasphemous has become an indie hit.
Not only was Larian Studios one of the biggest contributors to the Blasphemous campaign, but the studio donated a four-figure sum. Even more impressive, Larian Studios never asked for any of the Kickstarter perks that were promised to donors. The studio simply wanted to help fund the project. Since then, Blasphemous has become a beloved indie game for many who have played it, even spawning a sequel that was released last year. The series has been hailed by many as some of the best horror Metroidvania games around. However, this may not have been possible without the help of passionate donors to help back the beginnings of the project.
There are many great developers in the industry, but Larian Studios has made it clear with actions like this that the studio is just incredibly passionate about making games. Recent comments from Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke have proved to be great examples of how the company wants to focus on building strong dev teams that can create great games. Based on Enrique Colinet's tweet, The Game Kitchen seems grateful for the generous contributions of Larian Studios. In an industry that can be incredibly competitive, it's great to see developers supporting one another and elevating projects simply for the love of video games.
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