Baldur's Gate 3 developer answers fan questions about AI controversy

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios plans to hold a fan meeting after the holidays to address the recent controversy surrounding the studio's use of generative artificial intelligence. The beloved turn-based RPG based on Dungeons and Dragons has established Larian Studios as a leading studio in the gaming industry Baldur's Gate 3 cleaning up for the awards after the 2023 launch. Baldur's Gate 3 has been hailed as one of the best RPGs of recent years, with the game even winning Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards. However, the studio found itself embroiled in controversy over the hot button issue.

The use of generative artificial intelligence in video games has been one of the hottest topics of discussion among gamers and developers alike. The rapid growth of AI capabilities in recent years has led to many studios considering implementing AI into their own workflows. However, the rise of AI has met with a lot of backlash from fans who believe that the growing use of generative AI could threaten jobs for artists, along with concerns about the quality of games created with AI. Now the developers Baldur's Gate 3 are in the hot seat over AI's recent comments.

One of the absolute best features of Baldur's Gate 3 is officially coming back for Divinity

Larian Studios' upcoming Divinity game will include one of the best features from the masterful Baldur's Gate 3.

Larian Studios Hosting Q&A Over Divinity AI Controversy

A recent statement from Larian Studios head Swen Vincke reveals that the studio is planning an “AMA” about its recent AI comments. In an announcement via his official X account, Vincke emphasized that “agency” for developers and players is at the core of Larian's beliefs, calling it “irresponsible not to evaluate new technologies.” Vincke confirmed that Larian will be hosting an official Q&A thread for fans to ask their own questions to various departments of the studio, presumably focused on the potential use of artificial intelligence. Baldur's Gate 3 studio. Vincke could not confirm when exactly the Q&A session would take place, simply stating that it would come “after the holidays.”

It comes on the heels of the AI controversy surrounding Larian Studios Baldur's Gate 3 the studio finally announces its next big project. Larian has officially revealed the news Divinity 2025 Game Awards game that returns to the developer's roots after a successful stint with Wizards of the Coast. The studio caught a major bug about the announcement after fans discovered some developments Divinity concept art created using artificial intelligence, with Vincke later pushing back on his claims. Vincke cited the dispute as the main reason for the upcoming Q&A session, as he felt that Larian's intent and statement had been “lost in translation”.

The popularity of Baldur's Gate 3 paved the way for the return of Divinity

Massive success Baldur's Gate 3 catapulted Larian Studios into the limelight and quickly became one of the most popular games. Baldur's Gate 3 it received several free updates after its release, each adding everything from new subclasses Baldur's Gate 3 class to the epilogue to the story of the game. The free RPG patches also brought two new difficulties for players to challenge, as well as modding support, new endings for evil gameplay, and much more to the RPG. Baldur's Gate 3The game's popularity led to the game becoming a sales monster for Larian as well, selling over 20 million copies in two years.

Larian's upcoming Q&A will try to quell fan outrage as the studio tries to get players excited Divinity. Larian revealed that another Divinity the game will be bigger than Baldur's Gate 3, as well as an even deeper experience than that Dungeons & Dragons RPG. Fans excited about the latest Divinity also led to a renewed interest in the franchise's older entries, with both Divinity: Original Sin and Original sin 2 see significant jumps in the number of their players. Larian Studios can only hope to ease fans' concerns about generative AI and right the ship with their upcoming Q&A.