Larian Studios Unveil a Latest Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
