Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG Yet
The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
