Summary: Larian Studios adds AI tools to game development

Why It Matters: A major game studio is now using AI for early creative work. This shows how big players are trying to speed up production, which could change how games are made and how many people are hired.

What Changed:

• Larian Studios confirmed they use AI for early concept art and placeholder text.
• The studio head stated AI is used for "exploring references" rather than final art.
• New reports show internal staff at Larian had concerns about using these tools.
• The studio clarified that they are still hiring human artists despite using AI.
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