The reveal of Baldur's Gate 3 follow-up Divinity might have been the biggest highlight of The Game Awards, but thinking about the wait for the game tempers the hype a bit. Larian Studios only showed cinematic footage for its next project, and based on Baldur's Gate 3's development history, the game could be years and years away. Thankfully, the latest update from Larian suggests that the wait will be shorter.
In an interview with Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Larian CEO Swen Vincke hinted at a shorter development cycle, saying, "I think three to four years is much healthier than six years." He also noted Larian's plan for an early access release. Nonetheless, the Bloomberg piece suggests that a 2026 window would likely be too optimistic.
Larian is attempting to streamline its production in a variety of ways, one of which isn't likely to generate much excitement. The studio is now using generative AI tools for processes like ideation and concept art, although the content included in the final game will all be hand-crafted. Vincke, however, admits that AI hasn't led to any major improvements in efficiency.
Larian's workflow is also moving away from linearity, with teams working on...
