Larian Studios is an award winning independent computer game developer located in Belgium, specializing in the development of epic computer role playing games and online 3D communities for broadcasters.
Our portfolio includes the games set in the Divinity universe (winning multiple RPG awards) and the record-breaking kids interactive communities produced for such broadcasters as the BBC(UK public broadcaster), the VRT (Belgian public broadcaster), NRK (Norwegian national broadcaster) and Lagardère (French commercial broadcaster).
Currently we’re working on next generation versions of our broadcasting platform and a multi-platform next generation RPG.
PC Gamer USA - “The Diablo 2 Killer!”
Gamespy “Runner Up PC RPG Game of 2002” - “If you like the idea of playing a roleplaying game
that gives you such an incredible amount of freedom to do what you want when you want it, you’ll want to rush out
and buy the game right away.”
Gamespot - “Nominee Best RPG of 2002” - “Divine Divinity simply is one of this year’s best efforts at
capturing all the best qualities of the role-playing genre: the experience of growing more and more powerful while
leaving an undeniable impression on a memorable, richly detailed world.”
IGN “Editor’s Choice Award” - “Outstanding Achievement in Music Award” -
“Runner Up RPG of the Year” “Divine Divinity is a very easy game to get into and enjoy,” said Barry
Brenesal, contributing editor to IGN PC. “It has atmosphere, tons of quests, and a great deal of variety to offer. Above
all, it’s plain fun to play.”
RPGDot.com “Platinum Award” - “The RPG Surprise of the Year” - “2nd Runner
Up Best Single Player RPG” - “This game is fun. This game is addicting. What more needs to be said?”
Loaded Inc. “Best PC Game of 2002” - “Amongst a barrage of other RPG’s, Divine Divinity managed to
break through and offer some of the deepest and most rewarding gameplay I’ve experienced in a PC RPG for quite
some time.”
Larian Studios is a strongly technology and innovation driven company and has several partnerships with the academic and R&D world. While we prefer to use middleware where possible, we are constantly investing in new promising technology. We are approved developers for the Xbox360 and PS3 platforms and have been developing our in-house RPG technology since 1997, giving us a unique advantage over other developers who don’t have RPG experience, traditionally one of the hardest genres to develop.
Our team consists of 41 core members and additionally we have a large network of freelancers which we use to ramp up the production. We also have experience in working with outsourcing companies, having established several relationships.