Exciting news for Nintendo fans: Larian Studios is seriously considering bringing their upcoming Divinity game to the Switch 2! But here's where it gets controversial—just how feasible is this, given the platform's technical limitations? During a recent AMA on Reddit, Larian's technical director, Bert, dropped this tantalizing hint while discussing the studio's love for the Switch ecosystem. After all, they recently ported Divinity: Original Sin 2 to the latest Nintendo console, so it’s not a stretch to imagine the new Divinity title making its way there too. And this is the part most people miss—Bert also confirmed they’re eyeing the Steam Deck for a release, given Baldur's Gate 3’s massive success on the handheld PC. Portability, anyone?
But let’s not forget the elephant in the room: Larian’s recent AI controversy. Last month, CEO Swen Vincke revealed the studio was experimenting with generative AI for brainstorming, concept art, and placeholder text. The backlash was swift, with fans fearing AI might replace human artists. Vincke quickly clarified, “Holy **** guys, we're not replacing concept artists with AI,” and today, during the AMA, the studio doubled down, announcing they’ve completely dropped AI from Divinity’s concept art process.
So, what does this mean for the future of Divinity on Switch 2? While Larian’s commitment to the platform is clear, the technical hurdles can’t be ignored. Will the Switch 2’s hardware be up to the task? And how will the studio balance innovation with fan expectations? Is AI’s role in game development a bridge too far, or a necessary evolution? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!
