Larian Studios Unveil a Latest Divinity, Declaring it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever
The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—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 remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
