Larian Clears Up Baldur’s Gate 3 Karlach Comics After San Diego Comic-Con
More than a year after Baldur’s Gate 3 launched and Larian Studios moved on, the studio is now stepping in to clear up confusion around a new wave of Baldur’s Gate 3-related comics—specifically stories centered on Karlach. At San Diego Comic Con, Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse announced new merchandise and a comic line, but Larian says it has no involvement in any of it.
Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse tease Karlach comics
During San Diego Comic Con, Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse revealed a new set of Baldur’s Gate 3 spin-off products, with a major focus on Karlach, one of the game’s best-known characters. The comics announcement sparked immediate speculation because Dark Horse’s wording referenced a joint effort between “Larian and Wizards of the Coast,” leading some players to assume Larian writers had contributed to the Karlach stories.
- Event: San Diego Comic Con
- Partners: Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse
- Focus: Karlach-centered comics
Larian shuts down the rumor: “no involvement”
Larian responded quickly after the announcement spread, posting on social media to end the misunderstanding. In a direct message, the studio stated: “We are not involved in any project related to Baldur’s Gate,” and followed it with a note that when they’re “back out of there,” they’ll share more about Divinity. The post also included an image showing Swen Vincke and Adam Smith, associated with writing for Divinity.
Why this matters—and what happens next
This clarification aligns with Larian’s long-running desire to move beyond the license and concentrate on its own brands. The situation is also playing out against a larger backdrop: Wizards of the Coast is currently facing the difficult task of finding a replacement for Baldur’s Gate 4, and even developers involved with the earlier games reportedly hesitate—believing Larian set the bar too high.
As for the comics themselves, Dark Horse has only confirmed that the Karlach-focused series exists and has not provided a title or additional details yet. The next question for fans is how far the comics will go in expanding Karlach’s story—and whether they’ll deliver writing quality comparable to the game that made her a standout.
