Baldur’s Gate IP Owner Hasbro Axes Several Games Scheduled for 2028 In A $56M Wipeout

Hasbro has cancelled several unannounced video games, taking a substantial $56 million impairment charge in the process.

The affected projects were reportedly scheduled for release in 2028 and beyond. Hasbro has not publicly identified them, but confirmed that Exodus and Warlock remain in development. The cuts are part of a wider portfolio review intended to prioritize fewer games with better commercial prospects.

Hasbro Is Narrowing Its Video Game Pipeline

According to Hasbro’s latest financial report, Hasbro recorded the $56 million write-down after cancelling “several games.” 

“That work included canceling several games scheduled for release in 2028 and beyond and recording a $56 million non-cash write-down this quarter for related capitalized costs,” – Hasbro CEO.

The company said it was focusing resources on projects where Hasbro has “strongest right to win”.

“The write-down reflects the standard we are applying to the portfolio. We are focusing our digital investment behind the franchises, platforms, and partners where we see the clearest upside and where Hasbro has the strongest right to win.

Archetype Entertainment’s Exodus and Invoke Studios’ Warlock are still slated for 2027. 

According to Kotaku, Hasbro is relying on Exodus and Warlock for a breakthrough success. Hasbro issued the following statement to Kotaku regarding these:

“We remain highly confident in our digital games portfolio. Exodus and Warlock, slated for 2027, both meet the bar we are setting for owned publishing: big audience potential, strong genre fit, franchise potential and meaningful opportunities beyond the initial game.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 Remains Hasbro’s Blueprint

Hasbro continues to point toward Baldur’s Gate 3 as evidence that its properties can support enormously successful premium games. The RPG has sold around 15 million copies, making the company’s interest in repeating that performance perfectly understandable.

However, Larian Studios has stepped away from developing another Baldur’s Gate game, leaving Hasbro to find a new partner capable of handling the franchise. That is why the argument that Hasbro cannot easily capture the same lightning twice feels increasingly relevant.

Baldur’s Gate 3 was not successful because of the license alone. Larian’s writing, systemic freedom, extensive early-access period, and willingness to support the game were crucial. The studio has continued delivering additional Baldur’s Gate 3 content, alongside fixes such as Hotfix #18’s vendor issue resolution.

Hasbro clearly recognizes the value of Baldur’s Gate 3. Its real challenge is proving that it understands what made the game exceptional, not merely that it sold exceptionally well.