Divinity and Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios is the most recent game developer to be caught in controversy over its admitted use of generative AI, but according to CEO Swen Vincke, players shouldn't worry. The studio made waves back in 2023 with the wildly impressive success of Baldur's Gate 3, and at this year's Game Awards, the developer stunned with its gore-filled, NSFW trailer for Divinity.
Divinity's shocking announcement at The Game Awards was one of the most talked-about moments of the event. However, it appears as though the hype has now turned into controversy, due to Vincke's embrace of generative AI. Using generative AI in game development has been one of the most divisive topics within the industry this year, and as various studios and fans continue to take strong stances on the technology, its use can ignite incredibly strong feelings from gamers. While some view it as a tool, others see it as a lazy plagiarism machine, but Vincke has made it clear that he intends to continue pushing forward with the technology. While this is bound to disappoint some fans, there may be a silver lining.
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