The Creators of Baldur's Gate 3 Details Its Implementation of Generative AI for Upcoming Divinity

The developer behind popular role-playing games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin just shown its upcoming project, creating immense excitement within the industry. However, subsequent remarks from the studio's co-founder have added clarity to the discussion, addressing the studio's philosophy toward machine learning.

A Tool for Ideation, Not Replacement

In a new message, the studio's founder outlined that the team is using AI technology for particular supporting functions. These encompass fleshing out presentation materials, producing rough visual ideas, and writing temporary text.

Notably, Vincke emphasized that the final material in the game will be authored exclusively by human writers. "We are writing everything manually," he said.

Larian is constantly increasing our roster of writers and are actively assembling narrative groups.

Given that visual development is being specifically referenced — we currently have 23 concept artists and have positions available for further artists.

Each initiative we do is supplementary and aimed at enabling creatives to spend additional energy on making content.

Every ML tool applied correctly is supplementary to a artist's process, never a stand-in for their craft.

Addressing Concerns and Clarifying the Vision

The admission of employing this technology initially sparked unease among portions of the community. In response, Vincke issued additional detail on social media.

"At Larian, we employ AI tools to gather inspiration, just like we use search engines and reference books," he explained. "In the initial planning process we use it as a rough outline for composition which we then replace with hand-crafted artwork."

He continued, "Larian brings on talent for their creative vision, not for their capacity to execute what a algorithm proposes."

Key Areas of AI Integration

Vincke had in the past outlined the company's focused method to machine learning, categorizing its use into key areas:

• Streamlining Repetitive Work: Areas like polishing mocap data, audio processing, and pipeline-specific tasks like adapting animations for different models.
• Accelerated Iteration: Using tools to rapidly prototype basic versions of mechanics to experiment with concepts before complete implementation.
• Experimental Frontiers: Exploring how AI could in the future create innovative reactivity, especially in managing dynamic reactions in a detailed game universe.

He clearly stated that central narrative domains — including writing — are are in no way areas where the company is cutting creative involvement. In fact, Larian is actively hiring in these exact positions.

"Larian is neither shipping a game with AI-generated content, and we are certainly not looking at cutting teams to swap them out with AI," Vincke summarized.