Larian Studios Announce a Fresh Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG Yet
The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
