Topic: larian studios
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Divinity Dev Hosts Fan Q&A After Challenging Week
Larian Studios is hosting a fan Q&A to address controversy over its studio culture and technological philosophy, sparked by leadership remarks and former employee concerns. Founder Swen Vincke clarified the studio prioritizes "agency" and human creativity, stating it will not adopt AI tools that ...
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Larian Confirms Divinity's Return as a Turn-Based RPG
Larian Studios is returning to its original Divinity franchise for its next major project, a turn-based RPG that promises to elevate its signature style. The studio is moving on from the Baldur's Gate series to focus entirely on its own universe, applying the expertise gained from its recent bloc...
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Gets Next-Gen Upgrade on PS5, Xbox, and Switch
Divinity: Original Sin 2 has received a free next-gen upgrade for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, offering improved visuals and performance as a native app. The official announcement followed a leak and was made at The Game Awards, where Larian also revealed a new, ambitious Divinity g...
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Divinity: Original Sin 3 Teased by Mysterious Statue
Larian Studios has announced a new major project titled *Divinity*, marking a return to its original fantasy universe after the success of *Baldur's Gate 3*. The game is presented as a grim, deep RPG set in a world in crisis, promising greater breadth and intimacy by building on the studio's accu...
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Larian CEO Explains AI's Nuanced Role in New Divinity Game
Larian Studios clarifies that AI is used only as a supportive tool for non-creative, technical tasks like prototyping and data processing, not as a replacement for human talent in core game development. The studio is actively expanding its creative teams, including writers and artists, and emphas...
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Larian Confirms No Divinity: Original Sin 3 in Development
Larian Studios has officially confirmed it is not currently developing *Divinity: Original Sin 3*, directly addressing fan speculation linked to a mysterious monolith teaser. The studio's publishing director also humorously dismissed rumors of a "toilet simulator" and clarified the monolith is un...
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Geoff Keighley's Desert Statue: What Is It Teasing?
A mysterious desert statue is linked to Larian Studios, with trademark evidence pointing to a new game in the Divinity franchise, not a direct sequel to *Divinity: Original Sin*. The trademark filings, including a matching symbol and a stylized "Divinity" logo, were submitted by a legal firm hist...
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Leaker: Game Awards Statue Teases Divinity: Original Sin 3
A mysterious statue teased for The Game Awards has fueled speculation, with a prominent but unverified rumor suggesting it could announce **Divinity: Original Sin 3** from Larian Studios. Other high-profile theories for the statue, like a Diablo 4 expansion or a new God of War, have been debunked...
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Why Wyll's Arc in Baldur's Gate 3 Fell Short: A Writer Explains
Wyll Ravengard's story in Baldur's Gate 3 is considered underdeveloped compared to other companions, a perception reinforced by post-launch updates that gave his conclusions less attention. A developer acknowledged that Wyll's narrative became sparse due to a late restart, split focus between two...
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Baldur's Gate 3 Studio Rejects AI for Art and Writing
Larian Studios has definitively rejected using generative AI for final art and writing in their upcoming game *Divinity*, clarifying their stance after earlier exploratory comments sparked community criticism. The studio's leadership confirmed AI plays no role in crafting narrative content like d...
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Baldur's Gate 3 Writer Reveals Wyll's Cut Content and Arc
Wyll, a companion in Baldur's Gate 3, is widely considered underdeveloped due to a late-stage narrative rewrite and the cutting of a key story element, which left his arc sparse compared to others. A senior writer confirmed Wyll's development was hampered by production challenges, including his o...
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Baldur's Gate 3 Won't Launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Larian Confirms
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke confirmed Baldur's Gate 3 will not be ported to the Nintendo Switch 2, stating the decision was not the developer's to make. The absence is likely due to platform-holder decisions or technical constraints, as the game's complex systems and visuals push current hardw...
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Enhanced on Xbox Series X|S
A free update for Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Xbox Series X|S unlocks a smooth 60FPS, a major improvement over the previous 30FPS cap for more responsive gameplay. The update has introduced a cross-generation multiplayer issue, preventing players on Xbox Series X|S from joining online sessions wi...
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Clair Obscur Loses GOTY Award Over AI Allegations
The Indie Game Awards stripped **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33** of its Game of the Year and Debut Game awards after confirming the developer used generative AI art, violating submission rules. Following the disqualification, **Blue Prince** was elevated to Game of the Year and **Sorry We're Closed...
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The Game Awards 2025: Biggest Reveals & Announcements
The Game Awards served as a major platform for industry announcements, highlighting upcoming titles and celebrating the year's creative achievements. Key reveals included Leon S. Kennedy's return in *Resident Evil Requiem*, Larian Studios' next *Divinity* project, and a new *Star Wars* game from ...
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Nintendo Denies AI Use in Mario Ad After Model Speaks Out
Nintendo has denied using AI for its My Mario toy line marketing, confirming all images feature real human models and traditional photoshoot practices. The controversy originated from a viral social media claim misinterpreting a model's unusual thumb position as evidence of AI generation, highlig...
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