Larian Studios Announce a Fresh Divinity, Calling it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever
The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
