Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
