Larian’s Team Celebrates Spain’s World Cup Win: Work? What Work?

In a fun twist of fate, it looks like the developers at Larian’s Barcelona studio are in for a serious day off after Spain snagged their second World Cup title. Swen Vincke, the brains behind Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity, announced that he doesn’t expect anyone from the studio to turn up for work following the nail-biting final against Argentina.

For those who missed the action, the 2026 FIFA World Cup final played out last night, and although it wasn’t the most thrilling game, it ended with Spain taking home the trophy with a 1-0 win. You could feel the excitement through social media; it seemed like the whole nation was rallying behind La Roja. After a tense 120 minutes, Spanish fans celebrated their first World Cup victory since 2010, and it surely called for a massive afterparty!

Vincke couldn’t help but share his thoughts on Twitter, proclaiming, “The best team in the World Cup won the World Cup!” He humorously added that he didn’t expect to see any of his team at work the next day. It’s clear that the celebrations would be wild, especially since the final fell on a Sunday, meaning many would likely be dragging themselves into the office with hangovers today.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Vincke has shown love for the Spanish team. After Belgium was eliminated by Spain earlier in the tournament, he expressed gratitude for the excitement the matches brought, while also congratulating the victors. It seems the vibe at Larian’s studio is all about revelry today.

And here’s a bonus: Larian recently made headlines when they offered a free copy of Baldur’s Gate 3 to My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way after he admitted that he hadn’t played it despite being a fan of classic RPGs. Looks like good things come to those who celebrate, whether it’s a World Cup win or a successful game launch!