Larian Studios is a Belgian video game developer founded in 1996
The company is known for its role-playing genre games, particularly the Divinity series
Larian Studios is based in Ghent, Belgium, and has additional offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Quebec City, Canada
The company's first game, "The Lady, the Mage, and the Knight," was released in 1997 and received positive reviews
Larian Studios went on to develop several other titles, including "Divine Divinity" in 2002, which was a critical and commercial success
This led to the development of sequels such as "Beyond Divinity" and "Divinity II: Ego Draconis."
In 2014, Larian Studios launched a Kickstarter campaign for "Divinity: Original Sin," which became a huge success, surpassing its funding goal and receiving widespread acclaim upon its release
The game's successful reception led to an enhanced edition and a sequel, "Divinity: Original Sin II," which further solidified Larian Studios' reputation in the RPG genre
Larian Studios has continued its success with the release of other games, such as "Divinity: Dragon Commander" and "Divinity: Fallen Heroes."
The company also acquired the rights to the "Baldur's Gate" and "Dungeons & Dragons" franchises, leading to the development of "Baldur's Gate III," an eagerly awaited game that was announced in 2019
The company is known for its commitment to developing games that provide players with meaningful choices and freedom
Their games often incorporate turn-based combat, interactive environments, and a strong emphasis on storytelling
Larian Studios' dedication to quality game development has earned them numerous awards and recognition within the gaming industry
Larian Studios continues to expand its reach with the establishment of additional development studios, partnerships, and collaborations
The company's focus on creating innovative and immersive role-playing games has made them one of the most respected and successful game developers in the industry.
The company's first game, "The Lady, the Mage, and the Knight," was released in 1997 and received positive reviews. Larian Studios went on to develop several other titles, including "Divine Divinity" in 2002, which was a critical and commercial success. This led to the development of sequels such as "Beyond Divinity" and "Divinity II: Ego Draconis. ". In 2014, Larian Studios launched a Kickstarter campaign for "Divinity: Original Sin," which became a huge success, surpassing its funding goal and receiving widespread acclaim upon its release. The game's successful reception led to an enhanced edition and a sequel, "Divinity: Original Sin II," which further solidified Larian Studios' reputation in the RPG genre. Larian Studios has continued its success with the release of other games, such as "Divinity: Dragon Commander" and "Divinity: Fallen Heroes. ". The company also acquired the rights to the "Baldur's Gate" and "Dungeons & Dragons" franchises, leading to the development of "Baldur's Gate III," an eagerly awaited game that was announced in 2019. The company is known for its commitment to developing games that provide players with meaningful choices and freedom. Their games often incorporate turn-based combat, interactive environments, and a strong emphasis on storytelling. Larian Studios' dedication to quality game development has earned them numerous awards and recognition within the gaming industry. Larian Studios continues to expand its reach with the establishment of additional development studios, partnerships, and collaborations. The company's focus on creating innovative and immersive role-playing games has made them one of the most respected and successful game developers in the industry.