Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG to Date
The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
