Larian Studios Unveil a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
