Larian Studios Unveil a Latest Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
