Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Ever
The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
