Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever
The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, frequently 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 inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.