Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
