Larian Studios Reveal a Latest Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG Yet
The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.