Larian Studios Faces AI Backlash, Opens Dialogue to Reclaim Trust
Few studios in the modern video game industry have enjoyed the meteoric rise and near-universal goodwill that Larian Studios earned following the release of Baldur’s Gate 3. Lauded as a landmark RPG, the game elevated the Belgian studio from respected genre specialist to global industry icon. With awards, critical acclaim, and commercial success behind it, Larian appeared poised for a celebratory close to the year—until a single conversation shifted the narrative. In the aftermath of announcing a new Divinity role-playing game, comments made by studio head Swen Vincke regarding generative artificial intelligence ignited a wave of controversy. What followed was … Read more