Larian Studios Announce a Latest Divinity, Calling it Their Most Ambitious RPG Yet
The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
