Larian Studios Announce a Fresh Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
