Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG to Date
The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
