Larian Studios Announce a Fresh Divinity, Labeling it Their Largest RPG to Date
The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
