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Larian Studios Addresses AI Concerns for Divinity RPG

12/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Larian Studios faced backlash after Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, discussed using generative AI for Divinity.
Vincke clarified that no AI components will be in the game after fans voiced concerns that AI could undermine creative jobs.
Larian will host a fan Q&A session in the new year to discuss the studio's development processes.
The game, revealed at The Game Awards, is described as a turn-based RPG.

History

Historical Context

In January 2022, voice actor Troy Baker's partnership with Voiceverse, a company selling AI-generated voice NFTs, sparked backlash over environmental concerns and job displacement fears. This incident highlighted ongoing debates about AI's impact on creative industries, echoing earlier controversies in music and film regarding technology's role in creativity and the potential for fraud and exploitation in digital art.

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Story summary

Larian Studios faced backlash after Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, discussed using generative AI for Divinity.
Vincke clarified that no AI components will be in the game after fans voiced concerns that AI could undermine creative jobs.
Larian will host a fan Q&A session in the new year to discuss the studio's development processes.
The game, revealed at The Game Awards, is described as a turn-based RPG.

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