Larian Studios Reveal a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Yet
The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
