Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Ever
The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
