Larian Studios Announce a New Divinity, Calling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date
The buzz surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
