Larian Studios Unveil a Latest Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, 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 kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
