Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke denies replacing teams with AI amid generative AI controversy

Larian's CEO says the studio isn't 'trimming down teams to replace them with AI'

The CEO of Baldur's Gate 3 studio Larian has inadvertently stirred up some controversy over the use of AI in the developer's next game. Based on an interview with Larian CEO Swen Vincke, Bloomberg reported that the studio uses AI tools for things like developing concept art and writing placeholder

Swen Vincke promises an AMA to clear up Larian's use of generative AI: 'You'll get the opportunity to ask us any questions you have about Divinity and our dev process directly'

Vincke kicked off an uproar earlier this week when he said that Larian makes use of generative AI "to explore ideas." XIt's been a bad few days for Larian Studios and CEO Swen Vincke. Instead of basking in the glory of its first post-Baldur's Gate 3 project, revealed at The Game Awards as

"Holy f*ck guys we're not 'pushing hard' for or replacing concept artists with AI": Larian CEO responds to genAI backlash

Swen Vinke, the CEO of Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity developer Larain, has responded to the intense backlash the studio has received since its use of generative AI was confirmed. Yesterday, the Larian CEO stated the studio is using generative AI to explore ideas, expand on internal presentations,

Larian boss Swen Vincke responds to gen AI controversy: 'We aren't replacing teams with AI'

TL;DR: Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke clarifies the use of generative AI in their upcoming RPG Divinity, emphasizing AI as a supportive tool-not a replacement for artists or writers. The studio continues hiring creatives and prioritizes original work, promising transparency through an upcoming AMA

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian defends itself as fans react to generative AI use: 'I'm not entirely sure we are the ideal target for the level of scorn'

Larian says that nothing AI-generated will appear in its games, and that it does not "develop concept art" with AI tools. Larian CEO Swen Vincke said earlier this year that the Baldur's Gate 3 studio is using generative AI to automate certain prototyping tasks, such as creating mock levels for

Larian is using generative AI, confirms CEO, but Divinity won't contain anything AI-generated

Larian is using generative AI as part of its game development process, but CEO Swen Vincke has confirmed the studio's new Divinity game won't include anything AI-generated. Vincke discussed the topic of AI with Bloomberg, following the announcement last week at The Game Awards of its new Divinity

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Dev Says AI Is Here To Stay But Not Everyone Agrees

Industry veterans are weighing in after Larian received blowback for using generative AI in its workflow After comments this week from Larian CEO Swen Vincke revealing that the Baldur’s Gate 3 developer is using generative AI in its workflow prompted a massive backlash on social media, several

Baldur's Gate 3 Maker Larian Studios Faces Backlash Over Generative AI Use

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios is facing backlash from players after CEO and creative director Sven Vincke said the company used generative AI in its workflow. Under the executive, Larian has reportedly been "pushing hard" on generative AI, but Vincke said the technology has not led to a

Legendary D&D designer tells Larian's AI critics to "maybe lighten up on the creatives who work their a*ses off day in and day out," says the RPG community he helped create "used to be a lot more appreciative"

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian has been taking a lot of heat after revealing it's using AI for concept art and placeholder text in the new Divinity, even though it also assured fans there won't be any AI-generated content in the final game. Now, one of the most venerable names in the D&D

Larian Studio Head Defends 'Additive' Gen AI Use After Backlash

The Baldur's Gate 3 studio promises its not using AI to cut corners Larian Studios is experimenting with generative AI and fans aren't too happy. The head of the Baldur's Gate 3 maker, Swen Vincke, released a new statement to try to explain the studio's stance in more detail and make clear the

Larian Studios CEO Says "A Lot Has Become Lost in Translation" Over GenAI Backlash

If you could turn the clocks back a week from today, you'd return to a world where no one (at least publicly) was hurling vitriol and hate towards Larian Studios. Everyone was actually quite excited about what the studio had coming, since it had just announced a new Divinity game at The Game

Larian promises an AMA to clear up AI usage in the new year

You mention AI once and suddenly everyone's calling for your head. Swen Vincke, CEO at Baldur's Gate III and Divinity maker Larian Studios has found himself in hot water after a Bloomberg interview which revealed the team is allegedly "pushing hard" into AI. Vincke on Twitter/X specified that the

Baldur's Gate 3 director says "a lot has become lost in translation" since Divinity's announcement and the AI blowback that followed: "It would be irresponsible for us not to evaluate new technologies"

"Our successes come from empowering people to work in their own way and bring the best out of their skill & craft, so that we can make the best RPGs we can possibly make" Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke says "a lot has become lost in translation" since Larian's announcement of Divinity and

Divinity Maker Is Uses Gen AI But Promises No Slop In Final Game

The RPG powerhouse promises no finished gen AI in the finished game Larian Studios is apparently bullish on generative AI. Despite backlash against the technology from fans and even some of his own developers, studio head Swen Vincke says the Baldur's Gate 3 maker has embraced it for exploring

'Larian Said They Were Doing Something Absolutely Everyone Is Doing and Got an Insanely Crazy Sh*tstorm' - KCD 2 Dev Talks 'AI Hysteria'

Larian's admission that they are using generative AI in specific tasks (concept art, placeholder text, and PowerPoint presentations) while making the new Divinity game turned into a massive controversy, between the backlash of many fans who swear they won't touch their games unless they backtrack

Larian making big push into AI, but don't expect any AI-generated content in Divinity

We're not sure anyone expected this swing. Larian, the studio known for promoting the work of people in games and celebrating their achievements, appears to be pushing towards the use of generative AI in a big way. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead leaps to Baldur's Gate 3 devs' defense: "Larian said they were doing something that absolutely everyone else is doing and got an insanely crazy s***storm"

As Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming Divinity game, continues to face backlash following CEO Swen Vincke's thoughts on the use of generative AI, others are speaking up in support - including the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director. For anyone out of the loop,

Larian Studios CEO Responds to Backlash Over GenAI Use, Says Its Use Is To Try and Make "Everyone's Working Day Better, Not Worse"

Larian Studios made quite the splash at The Game Awards 2025 when it revealed that its next project would be Divinity, a continuation of the other major fantasy RPG series under its belt, and the one that's actually bigger than Baldur's Gate 3. Even though the reveal was spoiled ahead of the actual

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead says AI "may mean the demise of humanity" and the "end of most big publishers," but if "AI can help me make an epic game in a year with a smaller team like in the old days, I'm all for it"

In the wake of Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian's controversial comments on the use of AI in the new Divinity, as well as GOTY winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's own use of AI resurfacing, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead writer Daniel Vávra has opted to share his own take on the future of AI in

Baldur's Gate 3 Developer Will Hold Fan Q&A About Dev Processes Following AI Backlash, And Says It Will 'Make Changes' to Processes That 'Fail to Align With Who We Are'

Following multiple days of criticism from fans and fellow game developers over the studio's use of generative AI, Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity maker Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has announced an AMA (Ask Me Anything, typically on Reddit) in the new year, inviting people to ask members of

"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

Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming Divinity game, is facing backlash following CEO Swen Vincke's statements on the use of generative AI - but that's not all, as former employees are sharing their own thoughts now. It's been a wild week for Larian, between the

Larian CEO Responds to Divinity Gen AI Backlash: 'We Are Neither Releasing a Game With Any AI Components, Nor Are We Looking at Trimming Down Teams to Replace Them With AI' - IGN

AI is "something we are constantly discussing internally through the lens of making everyone's working day better, not worse." This morning, the news broke that Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming, just-announced Divinity, is apparently using generative AI behind the

As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's AI use resurfaces amid backlash against Larian, Divinity lead says "we have good QA and leads" to fans questioning if the RPG will accidentally ship with AI assets

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke recently ignited an explosion of online drama after admitting that the Divinity maker had begun using AI in production, even if he was adamant that the final game wouldn't launch with any content actually made by AI. Now, the studio's publishing lead has responded to

Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity director says he's not "pushing hard" for AI, the studio is actively hiring artists, and "I don't actually think it accelerates things"

Following significant backlash, Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke's stance on the use of AI for Larian's next game, Divinity, has been outlined further. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier shared the full transcript of his discussion with Vincke about AI after his article claimed "Larian has been

Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity publishing lead says "I'm not entirely sure we are the ideal target for the level of scorn" as backlash hits Larian over AI stance: "We don't use AI for art"

The developers behind Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming Divinity game, Larian Studios, are facing backlash following CEO Swen Vincke's statements on the use of generative AI during development - but they're prepared to clear the air. Publishing director Michael 'Cromwelp' Douse has taken to social

Despite the initial pushback, Larian is making Divinity with the help of AI, but you won't see it in-game: "Everything is human actors; we're writing everything ourselves"

Larian boss Swen Vincke says "I think at this point everyone at the company is more or less OK with the way we're using it" Larian CEO Swen Vincke has confirmed the studio's use of AI in regard to the development of Divinity. Generative AI in games is obviously a hot-button topic. While some