Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has confirmed that the developer's Barcelona office is closed today, July 19, 2026, following Spain's victory in the FIFA World Cup final.
Spain secured their second title after a 1-0 win against Argentina in a match that concluded late Sunday. In a post on social media, Vincke addressed the team's victory and the subsequent impact on studio operations, stating, “The best team in the World Cup won the World Cup. Not expecting anyone in the Barcelona studio to show up for work tomorrow.”
Context of the Celebration
This follows an extended period of support from the studio head for the Spanish team. When Spain defeated Belgium—Vincke's home country—in the tournament on July 11, the developer publicly offered his congratulations and noted that the Barcelona team would likely be celebrating the outcome.
While the World Cup win is a significant event for the local staff, it marks a brief pause in operations for the studio behind Baldur’s Gate 3. The development team has recently been in the headlines for other community-facing interactions, including offering a free copy of their critically acclaimed RPG to My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way after the musician admitted he had not yet played it.
For players and followers of the studio, this closure is a localized event and does not impact the broader availability or support of Baldur’s Gate 3, which remains available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and macOS.