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GOTY-winning Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity developer Larian under fire, as the game director’s AI comments spark outrage

Larian Studios is reportedly "pushing hard" for generative AI.

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"Show your employees some respect": Former Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity devs claim Larian heads are "lying about people being okay" with using AI

They say the studio is already "world-class" without the tech

GamesRadar

Larian Draws Clear Line on AI for Divinity — Fans Say This Defends RPG Craft

Vincke, founder and CEO of Larian Studios, admits to using generative AI in an interview. He immediately receives backlash for his statement, prompting him to clarify it swiftly.

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Larian Studios' next Divinity game will be a turn-based RPG — and the studio is using generative AI for ideation

In an interview, Larian Studios confirmed that the recently-revealed Divinity is a turn-based RPG, and the team is experimenting with generative AI workflows.

Windows Central

Baldur's Gate 3 director hits back at Divinity AI controversy, says the tech "invokes a lot of emotion" but insists the RPG studio is just "researching and understanding the cutting edge"

"It's something we are constantly discussing internally"

GamesRadar

Baldur's Gate 3 director says the game's cinematics and how choices were portrayed is one of the 'biggest lessons' Larian is bringing to Divinity — 'I think that was probably my biggest takeaway from everything'

Larian Studios founder and Baldur's Gate 3 director, Swen Vincke, has said Divinity will feature cinematics unlike previous iterations in the series.

TechRadar

Divinity is "a turn-based RPG" confirms Baldur's Gate 3 studio founder, and even though it's not D&D rules it's Larian "brought to the next level"

Turn-based purists are now free to put their pitchforks away

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'It's not a clone of D:OS2': 6 big takeaways from our interview with Larian after the reveal of Divinity

What is Divinity's combat like, what does "more ambitious" than Baldur's Gate 3 mean, how far into development is it, and more questions answered.

PC Gamer

Long before Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Jennifer English filled Divinity: Original Sin 2 roles like a talking chest – and even Larian can't believe it

"Game award-winning cast, that game"

GamesRadar

'Divinity: Original Sin 2' Gets a Free Next-Gen Upgrade That Makes the Classic RPG Feel Brand New

"Divinity: Original Sin 2" receives a free PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 upgrade. This will boost resolution and performance to modern standards.

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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition Xbox Series X|S version is now live with 60 FPS — and it's a free upgrade for existing owners

As leaked earlier, a free upgrade for Divinity: Original Sin 2 is now available on Xbox, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing 60 FPS support for existing owners.

Windows Central

Divinity series sees spike in players on Steam following new RPG's reveal at The Game Awards, reigniting love for Larian Studios' older titles

Fans are exploring Original Sin, its sequel, and more

GamesRadar

Baldur's Gate 3 director follows up Divinity's big reveal by teasing fans as Larian gets back to work on the RPG: "Going back to putting beaches in games now"

Could this mean another shipwreck opening?

GamesRadar

"It isn't about trying to shock": Divinity isn't an RPG that shies away from heavy topics because Larian knows "people are capable of appreciating a three-dimensional world"

"Treating the audience with a level of intellectual respect" is key

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7 games from The Game Awards 2025 I'm looking forward to most — Wishlist now or check them out ahead of launch

We got a look at several upcoming games during The Game Awards 2025, but seven, in particular, stood out to me the most. These are the games I personally cannot wait to play.

GamesRadar

No one knows whether Larian's new Divinity will be a turn-based RPG or ARPG, but everyone has thoughts: "If Divinity is not a turn-based CRPG I will eat a raw potato"

"Moving away from turn based would be a Game of Thrones season 8 level punt"

GamesRadar

As Larian disgusts and excites with Divinity trailer, Obsidian's Josh Sawyer says "it is wild what people will get upset about in games" and then cheer "Wicker Man x Event Horizon"

The Divinity reveal is far more graphic than Baldur's Gate 3's gruesome trailers

PC Gamer

Divinity: everything we know about Larian's 'most ambitious RPG yet'

Larian is returning to its own original fantasy setting with a dark, horrifying new RPG and everything it learned from Baldur's Gate 3.

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Larian wears the trademark application that spoiled its Divinity reveal like a badge of honor – can we get T-shirts next?

You can't accuse the developer of not having a sense of humor

TechRadar

The mystery behind the hellish Game Awards statue has been solved as Larian Studios unveils its next game, Divinity

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has announced its next major game, Divinity, at The Game Awards 2025.

GamesRadar

Divinity is a "brand-new game" that doesn't require any experience with Larian Studios' past RPGs – but you'll be better off if you've played Original Sin and its sequel

Just Baldur's Gate 3 will suffice

GamesRadar

Larian's new Divinity game might mean a pivot back to classic RPGs, and I can't wait to see the Baldur's Gate 3 devs break their typecast role as turn-based royalty

Opinion | Divinity is everything I've been waiting for in medieval fantasy RPGs: it looks gnarly and proud

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Baldur's Gate 3 director congratulates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs after they win more at The Game Awards than Larian's RPG did in 2023: "What a sweep!"

Larian Studios took home a lot of statues in 2023

GamesRadar

29 years of RPGs later, Larian CEO declares "this is the Divinity we've always wanted to make and you're going to have loads of fun with it"

"This marks the beginning of something..."

The Guardian - UK

Star Wars, Tomb Raider and a big night for Expedition 33 – what you need to know from The Game Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won nine awards, including game of the year, while newly announced games at the show include the next project from Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios

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