Divinity Will Not Use AI for Art

by Marcus Thompson January 10, 2026

written by Marcus Thompson January 10, 2026

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Larian Studios has decided against using AI for generating conceptual art in their new Divinity game to uphold artistic integrity, respect the art teams creative work, and meet community expectations for handcrafted visuals.
Although not used for creating art, Larian is exploring potential applications of AI technology for efficiency and idea testing within various departments.
Any AI use by Larian will be a tool for their in-house artists to expedite processes and test ideas, rather than replacing human creativity.
The studio made this decision following public concern about their initial plan to use AI in the games artwork.

Larian Abandons AI for Divinity Art, Embraces Handcrafted Visuals

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke recently announced a reversal in the company’s approach to using generative AI in the development of the new Divinity game. Initially, Larian had planned to use AI to produce assets such as conceptual art, but Vincke stated that they have since decided against it. This announcement follows public concern regarding the studio’s potential use of AI in the game’s artwork. During a Reddit Q&A, Vincke addressed the issue, confirming that no AI-generated art will be used in Divinity and that all artwork will be created by Larian’s in-house artists. He explained that they made this decision to uphold their commitment to artistic integrity, respect the art team’s creative work, and meet the community’s expectations for handcrafted visuals.

Larian Explores AI Applications Beyond Art for Efficiency and Idea Testing

Vincke clarified that although the studio will not use AI to generate conceptual art, they are still exploring other potential applications of the technology. While the initial plan caused confusion about the art’s origin, Larian believes AI could still expedite certain processes and enable the testing of more ideas. He specified that any AI use would stem from the studio’s own efforts, with their own artists using AI as a tool. Therefore, while Larian will not use AI to create art, even provisionally, they may still employ it to assist departments in experimenting and quickly evaluating ideas.

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