Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever
The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
