How Baldur's Gate 3 Turned Larian Studios Into A $447 Million Powerhouse
How Baldur's Gate 3 Turned Larian Studios Into A $447 Million Powerhouse
Although Larian did not disclose exact sales figures for the game, a report from the Irish Independent estimates it sold around 15 million copies by the end of 2023.Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, achieved significant financial success in 2023, as revealed by newly published records from its Dublin-based holding company.
Larian Studios，《博德之門3》的開發商，於2023年取得了顯著的財務成功，新近公佈的記錄顯示該公司總部位於都柏林。
The studio reported a pre-tax profit of 249 million euros (approximately $260.9 million) and total revenue of 427 million euros, largely driven by the release of Baldur's Gate 3 in August.
工作室報告顯示，2023年8月發佈的《博德之門3》大大推動，預稅利潤爲24900萬歐元（約26090萬美元），總營業收入爲42700萬歐元。
This marks a substantial turnaround from Larian's 2022 financial performance, which saw 22.7 million euros in revenue and a loss of 214,000 euros. The success of Baldur's Gate 3 has not only bolstered the studio's financial standing but also established the game as a major player in the RPG market.
這標誌着Larian在2022年財務表現的重大轉變，當時收入爲2270萬歐元，虧損21.4萬歐元。《博德之門3》的成功不僅提振了工作室的財務狀況，也確立了該遊戲在角色扮演遊戲市場的主要地位。
Sales and Licensing Revenue
銷售和授權收入
Although Larian did not disclose exact sales figures for the game, a report from the Irish Independent estimates it sold around 15 million copies by the end of 2023.
儘管Larian未透露該遊戲的準確銷售數據，但愛爾蘭獨立報估計到2023年底，銷售量約爲1500萬份。
This aligns with earlier statements from publishing director Michael Douse, who noted sales exceeding 10 million. Additionally, Hasbro Inc (NASDAQ:HAS), the parent company of Dungeons & Dragons owner Wizards of the Coast, confirmed the game generated $90 million in licensing revenue.
這與出版董事Michael Douse的早期聲明一致，他指出銷售額超過1000萬。此外，納斯達克（NASDAQ: HAS）母公司Dungeons & Dragons所有者Wizards of the Coast的Hasbro Inc證實，該遊戲產生了9000萬美元的授權收入。
The game's popularity continued into 2024, with Douse reporting a 20% increase in daily active users compared to the previous year, supported by ongoing interest in community-created mods.
遊戲的受歡迎程度持續到2024年，Douse報告指出，與前一年相比，日活躍用戶增長了20%，這主要受到對社區創作mod的持續興趣的支持。
Future Plans and Ownership
未來計劃和所有權
Larian CEO Swen Vincke pointed out the studio's strengthened position in a September interview with IGN, stating that Larian is now able to "pick our own destiny and our own path." Rather than developing DLC or a sequel for Baldur's Gate 3, the company plans to focus on new original projects.
Larian首席執行官Swen Vincke在與IGN的九月採訪中指出了工作室的強化位置，表示Larian現在能夠"選擇自己的命運和道路"。與其開發《巴爾德之門3》的DLC或續集，該公司計劃專注於新的原創項目。
Despite Vincke's majority ownership of Larian's ordinary shares, the Irish Independent reported that Chinese tech company Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:TCEHY) holds a significant share of preference stock through its Tencent Cloud Europe division.
儘管Vincke擁有Larian普通股的絕大部分所有權，但愛爾蘭《獨立報》報道稱，中國科技公司騰訊控股ADR（場外交易：TCEHY）通過其騰訊雲歐洲部門持有重大的優先股份。
Global Development and Growth
全球發展與增長
Larian employed a "follow the sun" development approach for Baldur's Gate 3, utilizing its network of studios across cities such as Dublin, Ghent, Kuala Lumpur and Quebec to maintain round-the-clock production. This method, combined with the game's success, has elevated Larian's profile within the industry.
Larian採用了"跟隨太陽"的開發方法來製作《巴爾德之門3》，利用其遍佈都柏林、根特、吉隆坡和魁北克等城市的工作室網絡，以保持全天候的製作。這種方法加上游戲的成功，提升了Larian在行業內的地位。
While Larian has a history of well-regarded titles, such as Divinity: Original Sin, the success of Baldur's Gate 3 represents a new level of commercial achievement for the studio.
雖然Larian擁有一系列備受好評的作品，如《神之舊約：原罪》，但《巴爾德之門3》的成功代表了工作室在商業上取得了新的成就水平。
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